Sheath for a Dagger
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Sheath for a Dagger

TitleSheath for a Dagger
Datec. 1600 16th century
Mediumcase: iron alloy with gold inlay; pen: feather
ClassificationArms and Armor
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineSheath for a Dagger, c. 1600. Case: iron alloy with gold inlay; pen: feather; overall: 33.5 cm (13 3/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. Millikin, 1989.361
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Sheath for a Dagger” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated c. 1600. It is executed in case: iron alloy with gold inlay; pen: feather 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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