Knife Dagger

42-30-211

From: Italy

Curatorial Section: Historic

Object Number 42-30-211
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Italian
Provenience Italy
Period Early 19th Century
Date Made 1800-1850 CE
Section Historic
Materials Steel | Wood | Brass
Description

Steel blade with straight back which has a cutting edge near its sharp point. Curved cutting edge. Heel notched. Grooved metal socket over diagonally fluted wooden grip, the flutings marked by brass wire. Brass cap. "Aco Refinado" on blade.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 368 - Collector Number

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