Artist: Unknown; Date(s): circa 1490 - 1510; Classification(s): weapons, dagger (weapon), casting (process), dagger, steel cast, wood carved; Acquisition: bequeathed by Henderson, James Stewart, 1933-03-16 [HEN.M.303-1933]
Description: Dagger. The hilt, tapering outwards towards the top, is made of some sort of red wood and is in the form of two conjoined tapering reeds, finished with a steel pommel-cap. Very short stout cross, slightly arched, flattening the tips and cut into a v-shape at the ecusson. Blade of flattened diamond section, very stout.