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Dagger (weapon): HEN.M.303-1933

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Dagger. The hilt, tapering outwards towards the top, is made of some sort of red wood and is in the form of two conjoined tapering reeds, finished with a steel pommel-cap. Very short stout cross, slightly arched, flattening the tips and cut into a v-shape at the ecusson. Blade of flattened diamond section, very stout.

Legal notes

J.S. Henderson Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 32.7 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-03-16) by Henderson, James Stewart

Dating

15th Century-16th Century
Circa 1490 - 1510

Note

The wood of the grip is a later replacement.

Components of the work

Hilt composed of wood (plant material) Length 9.3 cm
Grip composed of wood (plant material)
Dagger composed of steel
Blade Length 23 cm Width 2 cm
Steel
Wood

Identification numbers

Accession number: HEN.M.303-1933
Primary reference Number: 19172

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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