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Knife

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The handle of a knife made from a material resembling ivory or bone, featuring a carved scene with three nude human figures intertwined. The figure on the left appears to have short hair, while the middle figure wraps their arms around the third figure. The middle figure has their legs wrapped around the third figure. The handle attaches to a metal knife blade via a metal piece. The background is a solid gray color. The title of the work is "Knife" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Steel, ivory
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
599 × 237 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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