Dagger
| Object Number: | 42-30-314A |
|---|---|
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Indian |
| Provenience: | India |
| Date Made: | 17th Century - 18th Century |
| Early Date: | 1600 |
| Late Date: | 1799 |
| Section: | Asian |
| Materials: | Steel Gold Ivory |
| Technique: | Gilded |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number: | 525 - Other Number |
Description
Dagger. Steel blade triangular in section tapering to point. Gold inscription near tang: "Owner Alli Agha, Mach'Allah. Obey everything that God does. O Alla O Mohammet." Tang inserted in spirally fluted ivory grip with gilded floral guard.
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