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Dagger — Italy, late 17th Century

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Written by: Hannah RomanoContributing Writer · Manuscripts & Rare Books
Arms & Armour · Catalogue no. 16308
Italy, late 17th Century

Dagger

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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The carved grip of this dagger depicts the female followers of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine.

Artist / MakerItaly, late 17th Century
Datelate 1600s
Culture / OriginItaly, late 17th Century
Mediumsteel and ivory
DimensionsOverall: 30.2 cm (11 7/8 in.); Blade: 20.3 cm (8 in.); Quillions: 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.)
DepartmentMedieval Art
TypeArms and Armor
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.

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