Stiletto
42-30-184A
From: Pyrenees
Curatorial Section: Historic
Object Number | 42-30-184A |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Provenience | Pyrenees |
Date Made | 1700-1750 |
Section | Historic |
Materials | Steel | Horn (animal part) | Brass |
Description | Single-edged, steel blade tapering to sharp point; punctate, floral decoration on both faces and inscribed: "Soi Defensor Dmidueno". Spring on back of blade for holding in sheath. Short, rectangular, brass guard. Brass cap with fine engraved decoration at both ends of grip which is fluted white horn, the flutings marked by brass lines. |
Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
Other Number | 511 - Collector Number |
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