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Knife

Samuel Kirk

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a knife by Samuel Kirk. The knife has a long, flat blade with a rounded tip. The blade is engraved with small text near the handle. The handle is long and thin with a decorative design near the bottom. The handle is made of shiny metal and has a rounded end. The background is solid black with a thin white border around the edge.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1837–46
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
505 × 624 px
Museum record:
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