DAGGER, Menado, N. Celebes
W1970.58.a-b
[.a]dagger; blade watered, slightly curved double edged only for lower 12cm, rest single edged. Tapers in for about 6cm and then broadens before tapering to point. Handle; brass with hammered decoration, hoof shaped.
[.b] scabbard; brass with hammered decoration
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
Accession Number: | W1970.58.a-b |
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Accession Date: | 8 Sep 1961 |
Material
Brass/Metal | a - dagger |
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Brass/Metal | b - scabbard |
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Measurement
length | 280mm |
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length | 198mm | blade |
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length | 220mm |
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