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Hunting Knife with a Set of Implements (Trousse)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a hunting knife with a set of implements. The item has a long main blade with an ornate handle and four short blades. The main blade and short blades have black handles. The main blade is engraved with a floral design. The handle of the main blade has five circular metal rivets. The four short blades are lined up side by side. The main knife is positioned horizontally across the bottom. The short blades are positioned horizontally in the middle. The sheath is positioned horizontally across the top, black with a white filigree design on both ends. The background is white. The image is by artist unknown, titled "Hunting Knife with a Set of Implements (Trousse)".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1570
Medium
Steel, silver, cowhorn, copper, leather, textile (velvet)
Culture
German, possibly Bavaria
Dimensions
600 × 614 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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