Case for a Knife

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a gold-colored, intricately carved case for a knife titled "Case for a Knife" by an unknown artist. The object is long and curved with a narrow top that opens. The top has a small horizontal slit in the middle. The object is made of a material that resembles ivory or bone and features detailed carvings of people. The carvings depict several human figures in a stacked formation. The background of the image is gray.