Knife

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The knife has a silver blade with intricate designs cut out of it. The blade is long and narrow, tapering to a point at the top. A gold band encircles the top of the blade. The handle is made of dark wood or metal and features a carved design at the top, resembling a bird's head. The bird's head is black and has a distinctive shape, with a curved beak. The handle is wrapped in a dark material, possibly wood or horn, and has a series of ridges or grooves along its length. The background of the image is a plain white surface. The artist and title are: Knife.