Dagger
Scimitar
| Object Number: | 42-30-268 |
|---|---|
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Provenience: | Iran |
| Date Made: | 1700-1799 |
| Early Date: | 1700 |
| Late Date: | 1799 |
| Section: | Near Eastern |
| Materials: | Steel Jade |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number: | 487 - Collector Number |
Description
Curved, double-edged blade, tapering to point, wide shallow groove and pronounced medial ridge on both faces for most of length. White jade handle. Continuous chevron pattern on grip, floral scroll on wide base and five lotus buds in the round on top of knob.
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