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Clasp Knife

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Clasp Knife by artist is a pocket knife with a curved blade. The blade is silver-colored metal with a rough texture and pointed tip. A brass-colored metal bolster separates the blade from the handle. The handle is curved and made of dark brown wood or horn. The handle has a dark metal cover with intricate engravings. A small metal clasp is attached to the top of the knife. The background of the image is a plain beige color.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Steel, horn, brass
Culture
Spanish
Dimensions
597 × 150 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette