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Clasp Knife

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a Clasp Knife by artist unknown. The knife is lying horizontally with the blade on the left side. The blade is dark gray with a rough texture and serrations near the handle. The blade's surface appears weathered. The handle is curved and made of dark metal with an engraved design. The handle features a series of oval inlays. A small metal loop protrudes from the top of the handle. The background is a plain off-white surface.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Brass, steel, silver
Culture:
Spanish, Catalonia or Balearic Islands
Dimensions:
597 × 185 px
Museum record:
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