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Artist / Maker : |
Unknown
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Title : |
Untitled (Scottish Dirk)
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Date (Execution) : |
1700-1750
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Geographical Origin : |
Scotland, United Kingdom
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Cultural Group : |
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Style / Period : |
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Medium / Material : |
Metal; Leather; Wood
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Object Type : |
dirks; forks (flatware); knives
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Visual Description :
Item has four parts. Dagger or knife has brass pommel cap with circle, and heart design on end with locking screw. Wooden grip has Celtic interlaced carving design. Blade is of iron and ridge top of blade has inscription, "feare god and doe not kil."
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Accession # : |
U993.5.1
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Width (cm) : |
4.50
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Height (cm) : |
48.00
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Depth (cm) : |
0.00
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Mandatory Credit : |
Gift of Dr. Bruce L. and Mrs. Dorothy E. Brown
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Artist Statement : |
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