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Dagger: ARM.188.1912

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Maker: Unknown

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Description

The steel blade is straight and double edged, with a single asymmetrical fuller running most of its length. Incised at either side of the fuller are medallions with flower bud finials, inscribed in gold overlay with inscriptions in Armenian ‘Xazeresov’ and ‘Estiphs…’. The hilt is of bone, of waisted form attached by two copper alloy rivets set with turquoises in copper alloy settings. The scabbard is of wood covered in red velvet over red leather, with silver chape and top locket, both decorated in niello with sprays of flowers, the top locket with a iron band with a suspension loop, decorated on the outside with flower in gold overlay.

Legal notes

C.B. Marlay Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 470 mm
Weight: 438 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

Dating

Production date: AD 1890

Note

Georgian or Armenian

Components of the work

Blade Length 352 mm

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 12
  • Type: Adhesive label

Identification numbers

Accession number: ARM.188.1912
Primary reference Number: 162304

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 21 March 2013

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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