Stiletto
| Object Number: | 42-30-273A |
|---|---|
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Provenience: | Iran |
| Section: | Near Eastern |
| Materials: | Steel Horn (animal part) Silver Leather |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number: | 16 - Other Number |
Description
Blunt, double-edged steel blade tapering to sharp point; except for about 7 cm. at point, there is a very wide, shallow depression on each side of the ridge and this part of the blade is watered. Grip is of two pieces of horn, the section between inset and covered with a silver band with simple gilt linear decoration. Socket over the tang also bears gilt decoration.
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