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Daggar and sheath in case
1820
Object Place: Europe, Italy
Medium/Technique
Metal; silver
Dimensions
8.6 x 24.5 cm (3 3/8 x 9 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Aimée and Miss Rosamond Lamb
Accession Number1980.267.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsArms and armor
DescriptionHandle of dagger in form of robed skeleton holding scythe and hourglass standing on plinth, flanked by skulls and crossbones. Inscription on base: L'uomo propone e dio disfone. On reverse: La carboneria al tiranni 1820. Sheath has applied silver trophies in center on each side and attached chain. Cruciform case.