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Knife

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The knife "Knife" by the artist has a black handle made of a smooth material, possibly wood or plastic, with a slight flare at the end. The handle is attached to a gold-colored metal piece with a decorative design. The blade is dark-colored, likely steel, with gold-colored etchings or engravings on it. The blade is curved and tapers to a point at the tip. The gold-colored metal piece separating the handle from the blade features an intricate design. The background of the image is a light gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Steel, wood (ebony), gold
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
599 × 341 px
Museum record:
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