Dagger
| Object Number: | 42-30-269A |
|---|---|
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Provenience: | Iran |
| Section: | Near Eastern |
| Materials: | Steel Wood Leather Silver |
| Technique: | Inscribed |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number: | 521 - Collector Number |
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.
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