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Dagger with Sheath

1570
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Dagger with Sheath
  • Date: 1570
  • Culture: Swiss
  • Medium: Bronze, rosewood, cowhide, brass, mercury
  • Dimensions: L. with sheath 16 5/8 in. (42.2 cm); L. without sheath 15 1/8 in. (38.4 cm); W. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); Wt. 12.4 oz. (351.5 g); Wt. of sheath 10.5 oz. (297.7 g)
  • Classification: Daggers
  • Credit Line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
  • Object Number: 14.25.1287a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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