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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
Museum record:
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