Dagger

42-30-443A

From: Java

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 42-30-443A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Javanese
Provenience Java
Section Oceanian
Materials Metal | Wood
Description

Dagger with a straight blade, slightly concave on cutting edge, double-edged for half its length, with watery patterning (pamor). The short, straight base is detached from a plain small silver guard. The handle, which is slightly curved and widest at the end, is completely covered with silver, with an impressed floral design.

Length 56.6 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 504 - Collector Number

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