Production: Unknown
Double edged pointed steel with central panelling and inlaid brass inscription in rectangular cartouche with finials on one side. Blade set in walrus ivory hilt with two rivets headed with riello silver and brass finials. The sheath of tan coloured leather with riello silver mounts decorated with stylized flowers and set with a row of seven turquoises. Attached silver ring.
Bequeathed by Charles Brinsley Marlay
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley
18th Century
1700
CE
-
1799
CE
Hilt
composed of
ivory
( walrus)
Inscription, Finial
composed of
brass (alloy)
Sheath
composed of
leather
Height 31 cm
Blade
Length 30 cm
Knife
Length 41.3 cm
Accession number: MAR.ARM.O.189-1912
Primary reference Number: 169139
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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