| Object Number | 42-30-269A |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Provenience | Iran |
| Section | Near Eastern |
| Materials | Steel | Wood | Leather | Silver |
| Technique | Inscribed |
| Description | Straight, single-edged steel blade, the cutting edge slanting to point. Arabic inscription on both faces of blade: “What I write here will resist against time. I myself will pass away, my writing will remain as a momento made by the Turk Tebrizi- written Kezbellai Monallai Seadullish.” Tang inserted in facetted steel grip which becomes slightly wider toward the end. Stylized floral decoration in fine gold lines on grip and end of blade. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number | 521 - Collector Number |
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