Dirk
| Object Number: | 42-30-207 |
|---|---|
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Venetian |
| Provenience: | Italy Venice (uncertain) |
| Period: | 17th Century 18th Century |
| Date Made: | 1650-1750 |
| Early Date: | 1650 |
| Late Date: | 1750 |
| Section: | Historic |
| Materials: | Steel Silver Ivory |
| Iconography: | flowers Animal Head |
| Length: | 41.8 cm |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number: | 166 - Collector Number |
Description
Single-edged steel blade with deep groove parallel to back. Engraved conventional flowers on both faces of blade. Straight silver quillons with curved ends (one missing). Spirally fluted ivory grip terminating in silver animal head.
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