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Hunting Knife with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a knife and sheath. The knife has a long, curved blade with a pointed tip. The blade appears to be made of metal and has a worn, tarnished appearance with darker spots and discoloration. The handle is black with two small metal rivets on either side and a small metal piece in the middle. The sheath is made of a dark material, possibly leather or metal, and is also curved to fit the shape of the knife. It has a pointed tip and a small metal piece at the top. The sheath and knife are placed on a plain background that is light beige in color. The artist and title of the image are "Hunting Knife with Sheath".

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Steel, wood, silver, leather
Culture
Swiss
Dimensions
599 × 217 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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