Massive French Renaissance Left Hand Dagger with Silver Gothic Inlay with Stand Artwork and allowing the deceased to

and allowing the deceased to peer outside of the sarcophagus and into the world - towards the afterlife

A brilliant and emotive study done by Sir John Watson Gordon (1788 - 1864)

1070 - 664 BCE

Originates Greece

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Massive French Renaissance Left Hand Dagger with Silver Gothic Inlay with Stand Artwork and allowing the deceased toOriginates from: France Era: Mid 16th Century Dimensions: 22 H x 5 W x 6 D An incredibly beautiful 16th century French renaissance main gauche of left hand dagger with intricate gothic silver inlay design and beautiful shell shaped hilt. A left hand dagger, or parrying dagger was meant to be held in the non dominant hand in battle, giving the ability to parry or deflect attacks while wielding an often matched rapier. This incredible example, likely a