art-of-swords:

Dagger with Sheath

  • Dated: circa 1700
  • Culture: Sri Lankan
  • Medium: steel, silver, shark skin
  • Measurements: H. with sheath 12 5/8 in. (32.1 cm); H. without sheath 12 ¼ in. (31.1 cm); H. of blade 7 in. (17.8 cm); W. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); Wt. 12.4 oz. (351.5 g); Wt. of sheath 2.8 oz. (79.4 g)
  • Provenance: George Cameron Stone, New York (until d. November 18, 1935; his bequest to MMA)

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