Scimitar
Dagger
| Object Number: | 42-30-263A |
|---|---|
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Provenience: | Arabian Peninsula |
| Section: | Near Eastern |
| Materials: | Steel Silver Wood |
| Technique: | Inscribed |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number: | 405 - Collector Number |
Description
Crescentic, double-edged steel blade with pronounced medial ridge on both faces; gilt decoration, in conventionalized floral design on one face, and Arabic inscription on other, near the wide end which is inserted in a grip which is widest at the ends. Grip completely covered with silver with decoration in high and low relief; flowers, birds, inscription (?), imitation of wire binding; six turquoises.
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