The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of April 23, 2024

Dagger

Dagger

1800s

metal
Overall: 38.1 cm (15 in.); Hilt: 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.); Scabbard: 42.5 cm (16 3/4 in.)
Gift of The Honorable Joseph P. Carroll and Roberta Carroll, M.D. 1995.246.a
Location: not on view

Did You Know?

This double-edged short sword is a typical 19th-century example.

Description

This is a typical 19th-century double-edge short sword. The image of bats was chosen to decorate the brass mount because of their association with the idea of longevity and happiness.
  • ?–1995
    The Honorable Joseph P. Carroll and Roberta Carroll, M.D., New York, NY
    1995–
    The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH
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Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1995.246.a