Parrying Dagger

Cleveland Museum of Art

Metal dagger titled "Parrying Dagger" by an unknown artist. The dagger has a long, thin blade with a pointed tip. The blade has a sharp edge and a flat, wide section near the hilt. The hilt is wrapped in a dark-colored material, possibly leather or wire. The crossguard is straight with flat, rectangular quillons. The pommel is rounded and bulbous. The background is a gradient of dark gray to light gray. The dagger is centered in the image. The dagger appears to be old.