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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
Museum record:
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