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The dagger became an object of splendour and an integral part of a nobleman’s equipment. The left-handed dagger became paired with the noble rapier. When used in fencing alongside the rapier, the dagger was held in the left hand and complemented the longer weapon – binding the opponent’s weapon while the rapier was used to attack. In ...
15 de ene. de 2019 · Left-Handed Dagger or "Main Gauche", c. 1650. Spain (?) or Italy, (Neapolitan?), 17th century. Steel, pierced and chiseled; overall: 57.2 cm (22 1/2 in.); blade: 44.4 cm (17 1/2 in.); quillions: 25.4 cm (10 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance 1916.699
Spanish left hand dagger 1. Period: 17th Century. Description: This object is a typical example of a main-gauche dagger, with its characteristic features of a broad, knuckeguard that curves upwards towards the pommel to give the guard a triangular outline.
early 17th century (made) The hilt and scabbard mounts chiselled and blued against a gilt ground, by Emanuel or Daniel Sadeler. Object details. About this object record. Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images.
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- Left hand dagger and sheath
- chiselled steel, blued and gilt
Methods of defense included the use of a dagger or a buckler (small shield) held in the left hand and an increased reliance on parries made with the rapier itself. During the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, distinct schools of fencing developed rapidly in Italy, France, Germany, and Spain.
steel, pierced and chiseled. Support: Pierced and chiseled. Overall: 57.2 cm (22 1/2 in.); Blade: 44.4 cm (17 1/2 in.); Quillions: 25.4 cm (10 in.) Weight: 520 g (1.15 lbs.) Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance 1916.699. Location: not on view.
This form of dagger largely disappeared in the early 17th century in favor of the much more important main-gauche which was especially popular in Spain and Italy. The triple dagger and swordbreaker were rare and relatively late developments, first appearing around 1600.
