Parrying Dagger
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Parrying Dagger

TitleParrying Dagger
ArtistGerman; Dresden
Date1590–1600 16th century
MediumSteel, wood, and iron
Classificationedged weapon-dagger
OriginDresden Dresden
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineThrough prior acquisition of the George F. Harding Collection
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Parrying Dagger” is a work by German; Dresden, dated 1590–1600. It is executed in steel, wood, and iron 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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