Knife Blade
Cultureperhaps
English
Dateabout 1350–1500
Mediumiron
Dimensions14.2 × 2.2 cm (5 9/16 × 7/8 in.), 1.6 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
MarkingsReverse face with stamped bibarbed arrowhead-shape mark. This mark is not documented in Museum of London, Knives and Scabbards.
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.552
DescriptionIron blade tapered & triangular, sharpened along 1 edge. Hilt terminates with insertion of blade into flattened oval pommel-cap. Tang has 3 rivet holes for lost side plaques. Iron sleeve at shoulder of blade.ProvenancePurchased by John W. Higgins from Sumner Healey, N.Y. 30 April 1929. Given to the Armory 15 December 1931. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
On View
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1450–1499
