Dagger
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Dagger

TitleDagger
Date1880–1910 19th century
Mediummetal
ClassificationArms and Armor
OriginAfrica, East Africa, Sudan, unknown maker Africa
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineDagger, 1880–1910. Africa, East Africa, Sudan, unknown maker. Metal; overall: 31.2 cm (12 5/16 in.); blade: 19.9 cm (7 13/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of J. H. Wade, 1916.724
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Dagger” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1880–1910. It is executed in metal and classified as arms and armor. 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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