Foining Dagger
| Object Number: | 42-30-159 |
|---|---|
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | German |
| Provenience: | Germany |
| Date Made: | 1591 |
| Early Date: | 1591 |
| Late Date: | 1591 |
| Section: | Historic |
| Materials: | Iron Leather Silver |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number: | 339 - Other Number |
Description
Double-edged steel blade with pronounced medial ridge on both faces tapering to point. Slightly concave rectangular section below down-curved silver quillons. Open oval projection between quillons; all ornamented with floral design in high relief. Grip covered with leather; terminates in silvered knob with floral decoration in high relief.
Current & Past Exhibitions:
| Weapons and Defense (27 Oct 1951 - 06 Jan 1952) | View Objects in Exhibition |
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