Not currently on display at the V&A

Knife

ca. 1550 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Damascened knife blade with a chiselled and gilt handle, the end of the handle surmounted by a lion finial.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Crucible forged steel with chiselled and gilt steel
Brief description
Damascened knife blade with a chiselled and gilt handle, France, ca.1550
Physical description
Damascened knife blade with a chiselled and gilt handle, the end of the handle surmounted by a lion finial.
Dimensions
  • Length: 5.25in
Marks and inscriptions
The letter 'I' (Cutler's mark)
Credit line
Soulages Collection
Object history
ex Soulages Collection
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
5601-1859

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Record createdMarch 1, 2005
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