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Parrying Dagger

ca. 1580
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Parrying Dagger
  • Date: ca. 1580
  • Culture: German, Saxon
  • Medium: Steel, gold, copper wire, wood
  • Dimensions: L. 16 in. (40.6 cm); L. of blade 11 3/8 in. (28.9 cm); W. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm); Wt. 11 oz. (301 g)
  • Classification: Daggers
  • Credit Line: Bashford Dean Memorial Collection, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. de Forest, 1929
  • Object Number: 29.157.14
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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