Engraved dagger in brass sheath with wire bound handle

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Object Number 55-48-60/10602

Display Title Engraved dagger in brass sheath with wire bound handle

Descriptions

Inventory Description Knife, curved incised blade, cotton handle with wire, brass sheath, raised insec

Classification

Knife

Department Ethnographic

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Asia
Europe

Materials Brass, Steel, Cotton

Dimensions Overall: 46 x 5 x 2 cm (18 1/8 x 1 15/16 x 13/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 55-48-60/10602

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