Not currently on display at the V&A

Knife

1600-1650 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Knife with a floral decorated etched steel blade, and handle of ivory pique with brass, mother-of-pearl and stained wood with stars and rosettes


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Etched steel with ivory pique with brass, mother-of-pearl and stained wood
Brief description
Knife with a decorated etched steel blade, and handle of ivory pique with brass, mother-of-pearl and stained wood, Central Europe, early 17th century
Physical description
Knife with a floral decorated etched steel blade, and handle of ivory pique with brass, mother-of-pearl and stained wood with stars and rosettes
Dimensions
  • Length: 6.6in
Credit line
Murray Bequest
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
M.1063-1910

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Record createdApril 15, 2005
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