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Left-hand dagger: HEN.M.312-1933

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Description

Left-hand dagger, German, c.1560.

Legal notes

J.S. Henderson Bequest

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

16th Century, Mid
Production date: circa AD 1560

Components of the work

Dagger composed of steel

Identification numbers

Accession number: HEN.M.312-1933
Primary reference Number: 19193

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

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

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