Dagger

42-30-270A

From: Persia

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number 42-30-270A
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Persia
Section Near Eastern
Materials Steel | Silk | Walrus Tusk
Description

Crescentic, watered steel blade with pronounced medial ridge on both faces with conventional design with engraved outline near the hilt; wide end inserted in walrus grip, both ends of which are wide and squared off. Faded purple and gold silk braid.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 482 - Collector Number

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