Dagger
Jamibya
| Object Number: | 42-30-264A |
|---|---|
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Provenience: | Arabian Peninsula |
| Date Made: | 1700-1799 |
| Early Date: | 1700 |
| Late Date: | 1799 |
| Section: | Near Eastern |
| Materials: | Steel Brass Wood |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number: | 523 - Collector Number |
Description
Double edged, crescent-shaped steel blade, on each face narrow engraved band with serrated edges enclosing wavy lines, tang is inserted in wide grip which contracts to a triangular end; completely covered with brass (?), one face of which is elaborately ornamented with concentric circles, stars, zig-zags, etc.
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