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Couse of the Bodyguard of Archduke Ferdinand III of Austria (1578–1637)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a long, silver-colored knife with a pointed tip and a straight edge. The blade is long and narrow, with a slight tapering towards the tip. The blade has some darker spots on it. Near the bottom of the blade, there are engravings consisting of a large "F" and an oval shape; other engravings are present but unclear. The handle is long and thin and appears to be made of the same material as the blade. The knife is positioned vertically. The background is a solid light gray color. The knife appears to be old.

Artwork Details

Date
1600–1615
Medium
Steel, wood
Culture
German
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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