Dagger
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Dagger

TitleDagger
Datec. 1550–1600 16th century
Mediumsteel; russetted and damascened guard and pommel; wood and wire grip
ClassificationArms and Armor
OriginItaly Italy
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineDagger, c. 1550–1600. Italy. Steel; russetted and damascened guard and pommel; wood and wire grip; overall: 50.7 cm (19 15/16 in.); blade: 36.5 cm (14 3/8 in.); quillions: 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in.); grip: 13.3 cm (5 1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance, 1916.1687
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Dagger” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated c. 1550–1600. It is executed in steel; russetted and damascened guard and pommel; wood and wire grip 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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