Ballock Dagger
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Ballock Dagger

TitleBallock Dagger
ArtistNorth European, possibly Flemish
Datec. 1500 15th century
MediumIvy root and steel
Classificationedged weapon-dagger
OriginNorthern Europe Northern Europe
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGeorge F. Harding Collection
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Ballock Dagger” is a work by North European, possibly Flemish, dated c. 1500. It is executed in ivy root and steel and classified as edged weapon-dagger. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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