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Knife

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is of a knife titled "Knife" by an unidentified artist. The knife has a curved light-colored handle made of bone or ivory. The handle is smooth and has a rounded end. The blade is made of metal, appears to be weathered with spots of discoloration and some darker patches near the base. The blade is pointed at the tip and has a straight edge. The background of the image is plain and light-colored.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Bone, steel
Culture:
Philippine, Sulu
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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