Not currently on display at the V&A

Knife

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

Knife with a blade partially etched and gilt and a gilt, chiselled steel handle inlaid with mother-of-pearl


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Chiselled steel partially etched and gilt and a gilt with mother-of-pearl inlay, incised.
Brief description
Knife with a blade partially etched and gilt and a gilt, chiselled steel handle inlaid with mother-of-pearl, France, mid 16th century
Physical description
Knife with a blade partially etched and gilt and a gilt, chiselled steel handle inlaid with mother-of-pearl
Dimensions
  • Length: 6.25in
Object history
ex Soulages Collection
Collection
Accession number
5598-1859

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Record createdMarch 1, 2005
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