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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette