DepartmentTextiles-Europe
Sgian-dubh
NameKnife and sheath
Place madeScotland, Northern Europe, Europe
MediumMetal (stainless steel), wood, leather, stone (glass)
Dimensions6 11/16 × 1 × 3/8 in. (17 × 2.5 × 1 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of James McGrath, A.2015.73.103ab
Object numberA.2015.73.103ab
DescriptionThe knife has a wooden handle with a carved pattern on one side and metal blade. It ends in a crown-like setting that holds a faceted red stone (glass). The black leather sheath has metal decoration at both ends which is stainless steel
Collected 1961-1962
1970s
mid 20th C.