Dagger

Object Number:	42-30-208
Current Location:	Collections Storage
Culture:	Florentine
Provenience:	Italy Florence (Italy)
Date Made:	1700-1799
Early Date:	1700
Late Date:	1799
Section:	Historic
Materials:	Steel Wood
Credit Line:	Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number:	171 - Other Number

Description

Single-edged steel blade with sharp point and thick back the end of which bears deep crosswise notches. Behind blade is rectangular section with curved and notched edges. Knob at right angles to blade. Curved fluted wooden grip with metal cap.