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Parrying Dagger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
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