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Left-hand dagger (main-gauche), inlaid with silver, Italian, c.1550.
J.S. Henderson Bequest
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed
(1933-03-16)
by
Henderson, James Stewart
Mid-16th Century
Production date:
circa
AD 1550
This dagger is like a miniature sword in form complete with downturned cross guards and a ring.
This type of dagger was usually part of a set used in the left hand as a counterpart to a long sword in the right.
Inlay composed of silver Dagger composed of steel Decoration
Accession number: HEN.M.316-1933
Primary reference Number: 19202
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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts
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