Dagger
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Dagger

TitleDagger
Dateby 1916 19th century
MediumSilver and metal
ClassificationArms and Armor
OriginAfrica, East Africa, Kenya or Uganda, unknown maker Africa
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineDagger, by 1916. Africa, East Africa, Kenya or Uganda, unknown maker. Silver and metal; overall: 64.5 cm (25 3/8 in.); blade: 49 cm (19 5/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of J. H. Wade, 1916.714
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Dagger” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated by 1916. It is executed in silver and 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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