Kidney Dagger
| Object Number: | 42-30-137A |
|---|---|
| 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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