Torino Main Gauche
Dublin Core
Title
Torino Main Gauche
Subject
[LCSH] Daggers & swords --China--Dalian.
[LCSH] Cosplay--Equipment & supplies.
[LCSH] Cosplay--Equipment & supplies.
Description
Cross shaped, shiny silver, wire wrapped wooden handle with silver pommel and cross guard with ring shaped knuckled guard. Wooden scabbard wrapped in imitation black leather. Leather belt frog with metal rivets. This dress dagger was worn as decoration as a type of cosplay for reenactment purposes. It is made of carbon steel and was never professionally sharpened. It represents a version used in medieval sport fencing.
Creator
Chen Chao-Po
Date
Purchased 2006
Contributor
Hanwei
Rights
"Paul" Chen Chao-Po and Hanwei are the rights holders to this object.
Relation
ZB_SS_0009
Format
Materials: 1566 Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Wood, Leather, Wire
Length: 18 inches, blade 11.5 inches
Weight: 11 ounces
Length: 18 inches, blade 11.5 inches
Weight: 11 ounces
Type
Physical object
Identifier
ZB_SS_0001
Hanwei number: SH2207
Hanwei number: SH2207
Coverage
17th century
Citation
Chen Chao-Po, “Torino Main Gauche,” Wayne State University - School of Information Sciences, accessed March 29, 2024, https://waynestateu.omeka.net/items/show/541.