Not currently on display at the V&A

Knife and Sheath

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Steel knife blade with a green-stained bone handle decorated with brass, and brown leather sheath


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Knife
  • Sheath
Materials and techniques
Steel with green-stained bone decorated with brass and leather
Brief description
Steel knife blade with a green-stained bone handle decorated with brass, and brown leather sheath, North Africa, 19th century
Physical description
Steel knife blade with a green-stained bone handle decorated with brass, and brown leather sheath
Credit line
Given by B H Jackson Esq.
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.269 & A-1950

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Record createdApril 18, 2005
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