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Poignard

1600
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Poignard
  • Date: 1600
  • Culture: German
  • Medium: Steel, copper, wood
  • Dimensions: L. 17 7/8 in. (45.4 cm); L. of blade 13 3/16 in. (33.5 cm); W. 3 5/8 in. (9.1 cm); W. of blade 7/8 in. (2.2 cm); thickness of blade 1/4 in. (0.7 cm); Wt. 13 oz. (368.5 g)
  • Classification: Daggers
  • Credit Line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
  • Object Number: 14.25.1282
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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