Hunting Knife Combined with Wheellock Pistol

Large knife with a straight edge and a pointed tip, the blade featuring an etched design. A long, thin mechanism attached to the blade, positioned on the left side. The mechanism includes a round wheel with a starburst pattern in the center and a lever extending upwards. The handle is made of dark material, possibly wood or horn, and features two circular metal decorations. The background is plain and light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date: blade ca. 1528–29, etched with a calendar for the years 1529–34; barrel dated 1540 or 1546
Medium: Steel, gold, staghorn, bronze
Culture: German, Munich
Dimensions: 462 × 624 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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