Dagger
ca. 1600 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Dagger; the blade has traces of etched decoration and a smith's mark 'R' crowned.
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Forged and etched steel blade with hilt wrapped in animal skin (later) |
| Brief description | Dagger with etched decoration, British, ca. 1600 |
| Physical description | Dagger; the blade has traces of etched decoration and a smith's mark 'R' crowned. |
| Dimensions |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'R' (1) Makers's mark; On the blade) |
| Credit line | Bequeathed by Mr G. H. Ramsbottom, through Art Fund |
| Object history | The dagger was found near Kendal, Westmorland. |
| Production | This object was made in Scotland or Northen England. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.2732-1931 |
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| Record created | November 6, 2002 |
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