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Stylet with Sheath

17th century
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Stylet with Sheath
  • Date: 17th century
  • Geography: Brescia
  • Culture: Italian, Brescia
  • Medium: Steel, leather
  • Dimensions: L. with sheath 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm); L. without sheath 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm); W. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm); Wt. 3.8 oz. (107.7 g); Wt. of sheath 1 oz. (28.3 g)
  • Classification: Daggers
  • Credit Line: Gift of Jean Jacques Reubell, in memory of his mother, Julia C. Coster, and of his wife, Adeline E. Post, both of New York City, 1926
  • Object Number: 26.145.137a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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