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Hunting dagger with a man's head
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Iron dagger, tapering, blade with a double fuller. The pommel is in the shape of a bearded man's head, with a beaver pelt as a headdress. The quillon is curled downwards on both sides with a rosette in the middle. The grip of the dagger is decorated with spiral floral motifs.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineJachtdolk met mannenhoofd.. c. 1499 - c. 1899. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
