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Knife
early 18th century
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States
Sabre-shaped blade, the shoulder etched and gilded. Waisted bolster, octagonal, engraved with stylized leaves. Horn handle tapering towards the point, oval in section, carved horizontal bands near bolster.
Details
- Title: Knife
- Date Created: early 18th century
- Location Created: probably Germany
- Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
- Medium: Steel, horn, gilding
- Credit line: The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg
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