

Parrying Dagger
The Parrying Dagger features an intricately designed triangular-shaped guard that covers the hand. The guard has an engraved floral design on both sides and a raised finial on top. Two long quillons extend horizontally on either side. The hilt shows two stacked rectangular sections adorned with dot-in-circle patterns on either side. A long, slender blade with a sharp point extends downward.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1650–75
- Medium
- Steel, iron
- Culture
- Italian, possibly Naples
- Dimensions
- 446 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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