Dagger
Jamibya
42-30-264A
From: Arabian Peninsula
Curatorial Section: Near Eastern
Object Number | 42-30-264A |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Provenience | Arabian Peninsula |
Period | 18th Century |
Date Made | 1700-1799 CE |
Section | Near Eastern |
Materials | Steel | Brass | Wood |
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. |
Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
Other Number | 523 - Collector Number |
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