Dagger

42-30-169

From: Switzerland | Geneva

Curatorial Section: Historic

Object Number 42-30-169
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Swiss
Provenience Switzerland | Geneva
Period 15th Century
Date Made 1400-1499 CE
Section Historic
Materials Iron | Wood
Description

Single-edged iron blade slightly tapering to blunt point. Much worn. Curved iron guard. Blade has iron tang which extends through two-piece wooden grip to a biconical knob.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 242 - Collector Number

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