Cinquedea Dagger Italy 15th-16th Century

EXTREMELY RARE DAGGER CALLED “CINQUEDEA” Italy late 15th early 16th century. Triangular blade, double-edged, iron blade, ribbed in the middle, the central part with a double fuller, an oval punch on a gold background at the base. Finely chiseled bronze handle with remains of original gilding, guard with arms curved towards the blade, ribbed and with small acorn-shaped ends, the center of the crossbar is engraved with a stylized bird (?). Two-headed animal pommel with open jaws, iron button in the center. The hilt with triangular dark horn scales. The sides are in chiseled bronze, there are decorations of foliage on a granulated background on the front and back, two finely openwork rosettes in the center (characteristic of this period). Smooth sides. Beautiful dagger of unusual shape, one of a kind and certainly produced by a top manufactory. length 38.2 cm. VENICE 15th century CERTIFICATE AUTHENTICITY