Dagger

42-30-220A

From: Italy | Sicily

Curatorial Section: Historic

Object Number 42-30-220A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Sicilian
Provenience Italy | Sicily
Period 18th Century
Date Made 1700-1799 CE
Section Historic
Materials Steel
Description

Double-edged steel blade with slight medial ridge tapering to sharp point. Rectangular panel above blade with decoration in low relief. Man’s head on one face, double-headed bird on other. Fluted wooden grip.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 371 - Collector Number

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