Knife Sheath
1581 (made)
| Artist/Maker |
Boxwood knife sheath carved with scenes from the Old Testament, the year 1581, and the initials W. G. W. On the front is a head wearing a skull cap, and on the back an escutcheon. On the sides are figures of the Apostles, the initials and date.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Boxwood |
| Brief description | Boxwood knife sheath carved with scenes from the Old Testament, the year 1581, and the initials W. G. W. Possibly Continental. |
| Physical description | Boxwood knife sheath carved with scenes from the Old Testament, the year 1581, and the initials W. G. W. On the front is a head wearing a skull cap, and on the back an escutcheon. On the sides are figures of the Apostles, the initials and date. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | W.67-1923 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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