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Knife

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a knife with a silver-colored metal blade and a gold-colored handle. The blade is long and narrow, with a straight edge and a pointed tip. The blade's surface appears weathered and scratched. The handle is cylindrical, with a textured surface featuring a pattern of lines and shapes. The handle's color is primarily gold with some white accents. The background of the image is a solid beige color. The knife is positioned horizontally. The title of the image is "Knife" by an unidentified artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Steel, gold
Culture
possibly Italian
Dimensions
599 × 84 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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