Indian
Dagger and Sheath, 19th century
Steel blade with bone and silver handle and leather sheath with copper details, 27.94 x 3.81 cm (11 x 1 1/2 in.)
This knife is positioned with the tip of the blade to our left and the handle to our right. The spine of the blade curves slightly up to the tip, and the cutting edge is slightly rounded. The blade shows age and wear. A beaded silver band with a carved silver section attaches to the bone handle. The handle gradually widens to the end. The sheath is positioned about the knife, with the tip to our left. On one side, the leather is adorned with inlaid copper designs. On the other side, a line of stitching is visible. When the knife is inserted into the sheath, much of the handle is also enclosed.
Vatichino
Commentary
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