Kidney Dagger
42-30-137A
From: Belgium
Curatorial Section: Historic
Object Number | 42-30-137A |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Flemish |
Provenience | Belgium |
Date Made | 1400-1499 |
Section | Historic |
Materials | Iron | Wood |
Technique | Gilded | Etched |
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. |
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 |
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