Kedleston Hall - Trisul

3D Model

SMI 24: Trishul Date: 19thC Nabha, Punjab. Location: Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire Object number: NT 107239

Steel trident with koftgari work in gold and inscriptions in Gurmukhi and english.

A Trishul, also known as trident, is a traditional weapon and symbol in Hinduism. As the name suggests, a trishul consists of three prongs or tines that converge to form a single point. The trishul holds great symbolic significance and is associated with deities like Chandi in Hindu mythology. Trishul style battle standards have been seen in the Sikh faith.

The Trishul came from the region of Nabha, Punjab and most likely gitfed into the Eastern collection of George Nathaniel Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston better known as Lord Curzon. This was then bought through his nephew Francis Curzon, 3rd Viscount Scarsdale.

The Trishul and other Arms and Armour can be seen in the Eastern Museum (Kedleston Hall), more information: https://www.nationaltrustcollections.org.uk/object/107239