Knife
ca. 1550 (made)
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Damascened knife blade with a chiselled and gilt handle, the end of the handle surmounted by a lion finial.
Object details
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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. |
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Marks and inscriptions | The letter 'I' (Cutler's mark) |
Credit line | Soulages Collection |
Object history | ex Soulages Collection |
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Accession number | 5601-1859 |
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Record created | March 1, 2005 |
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