Scimitar
Dagger
42-30-263A
From: Arabian Peninsula
Curatorial Section: Near Eastern
| Object Number | 42-30-263A |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Provenience | Arabian Peninsula |
| Section | Near Eastern |
| Materials | Steel | Silver | Wood |
| Technique | Inscribed |
| Description | Crescentic, double-edged steel blade with pronounced medial ridge on both faces; gilt decoration, in conventionalized floral design on one face, and Arabic inscription on other, near the wide end which is inserted in a grip which is widest at the ends. Grip completely covered with silver with decoration in high and low relief; flowers, birds, inscription (?), imitation of wire binding; six turquoises. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number | 405 - Collector Number |
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