Kidney Dagger

Object Number: | 42-30-137A |
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Current Location: | Collections Storage |
Culture: | Flemish |
Provenience: | Belgium |
Date Made: | 1400-1499 |
Early Date: | 1400 |
Late Date: | 1499 |
Section: | Historic |
Materials: | Iron Wood |
Technique: | Gilded Etched |
Length: | 38.5 cm |
Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
Other Number: | 336 - Collector Number 303-1986-1 - Philadelphia Museum of Art Number |
Description
Single-edged iron blade tapering to point, thick at back. Edge much worn. Wooden grip with close semi-circular guard and two knobs above guard. Gilded metal cap. Slight etching on blade.
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