Knife Blade
Cultureperhaps
French
Dateperhaps 1100s
Mediumiron
Dimensions33 cm (13 in.), 4 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.670
DescriptionFormerly described as a spearhead, but evidently a long knife blade of the "sax" family, but sharp along most of back edge. Tip is lost, as is most of the tang. There are remains of 1, perhaps 2, holes in the tang for securing the grip.ProvenancePurchased by John W. Higgins on September 3, 1933 from L.R. Bachereau (Paris). Part of lot 1996.1-.7. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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1450–1499
