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Dagger hilt in the shape of a ram’s head
Dagger hilt in the shape of a ram’s head

Dagger hilt in the shape of a ram’s head

Date17th century
Object number44.40
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "Luminous: The Art of Asia", October 13, 2011 - January 8, 2012Published ReferencesFuller, Richard E. Seattle Art Museum. Seattle: Seattle Art Museum, 1946, p. 18 "Handbook, Seattle Art Museum: Selected Works from the Permanent Collections." Seattle, WA: Seattle Art Museum, 1951, p. 36 (b&w)
Credit LineThomas D. Stimson Memorial Collection
Dimensions4 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. (11.43 x 3.18 x 6.35 cm)
MediumJade, gems
Circular covered box
Indian
18th century
Object number: 76.297
Sword
Indian
17-18th century
Object number: 44.636
Photo: Elizabeth Mann
Indian
18th century
Object number: 44.637
Embroidered Cover
Italian (Genoa)
17th century
Object number: 35.102
Ciborium
early 17th century
Object number: 47.80
Photo: Elizabeth Mann
Indian
late 18th century
Object number: 35.576
20th century
Object number: 2001.76
Vase in shape of carp
Chinese
16th-17th century
Object number: 33.84
Dagger handle
Indian
17th century
Object number: 68.97
Longhandled jade spoon
Indian
17th century
Object number: 67.144
Photo: Elizabeth Mann
Indian
17th century
Object number: 67.5
Ram's Head
Chinese
618-906
Object number: 52.129