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The cinquedea derives its name from the distinctively broad blade, about five fingers (cinque diti) wide. The scenes on both sides of this blade represent episodes from the ancient Roman myth of Diana and Actaeon.
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Title: Cinquedea
Date: ca. 1500
Geography: possibly Emilia
Culture: Italian, possibly Emilia
Medium: Steel, gold, copper alloy, horn, brass
Dimensions: L. 23 in. (58.42 cm); Wt. 2 lb. (907 g)
Classification: Daggers
Credit Line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Object Number: 14.25.1266
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