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Left-hand dagger (main-gauche), Italian, late 17th century.
J.S. Henderson Bequest
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-03-16) by Henderson, James Stewart
17th Century, Late
Circa
1670
-
1700
This dagger was probably made for the left hand and would have been paired with a long sword decorated in exactly the same way.
Dagger composed of steel
Accession number: HEN.M.314-1933
Primary reference Number: 19198
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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