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Knife

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal knife with pointed tip, straight edge, and handle at top. Handle is made of metal with engravings. Handle has rounded rectangular top with horizontal oval center section and rectangular bottom section. Three sections of handle have ornate engravings. Knife blade is straight with slight discoloration and wear. Knife is shown on light grey background with no other objects around. Title of image is "Knife" by artist unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Steel, silver
Culture:
Caucasian
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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