Jun 1, 2007
Jun 1, 2007
Dec 9, 2009
Jun 1, 2007
Dec 9, 2009
Jun 1, 2007

Dagger

Dagger

late 1600s

Steel and ivory

Overall: 30.2 cm (11 7/8 in.); Blade: 20.3 cm (8 in.); Quillions: 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.)

Weight: 80 g (2.82 oz.)

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance 1916.1713

Description

The carved grip of this dagger depicts the female followers of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine.

See also
Collection: 
MED - Arms & Armor
Department: 
Medieval Art
Type of artwork: 
Arms and Armor

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