Dagger

42-30-262A

From: Near East

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number 42-30-262A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Arab
Provenience Near East
Section Near Eastern
Materials Steel | Wood | Silver | Cloth
Description

Slightly crescentic double-edged steel blade with pronounced medial ridge on both faces;tang inserted in wooden grip with concave sides; base and one face of grip covered with silver ornamented with rope design and two medallions; other face ornamented with two silver meddalions and tiney studs; medallions at end.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 315 - Collector Number

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