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Knife

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a knife with a curved blade and ornate handle. The blade is silver with a slight curve and a pointed tip. It has a slight discoloration and some spots of wear. The handle is made of light-colored material, possibly ivory or bone. It features a pattern of dots and lines in a darker color, possibly brown or black. There are also two red gemstones, one near the top and one near the middle. The handle has a series of horizontal stripes in different colors, including brown, black, and tan. The background of the image is a plain light gray color. The knife is by the artist titled "Knife".

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Steel, copper alloy, bone, tooth (elephant), brass, wax, ivory, ruby
Culture:
North African (Berber)
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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