Surgical Saw
ca. 1660-1670 (made)
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The ebony handle terminates in the head of an animal with outstretched tongue, and is inlaid with ivory and amber.The steel frame is chiselled and engraved with masks and floral ornamentation and ends in a monster's head. An owner's monogram can be seen.
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| Materials and techniques | Ebony inlaid with ivory and amber, chiselled and engraved steel |
| Brief description | Surgical saw, ebony handle inlaid with ivory and amber, terminating in an animal head, the steel frame chiselled and engraved with masks and floral ornamentation, made in Italy, possibly Brescia, the handle probably of Indian origin, ca. 1660-1670 |
| Physical description | The ebony handle terminates in the head of an animal with outstretched tongue, and is inlaid with ivory and amber.The steel frame is chiselled and engraved with masks and floral ornamentation and ends in a monster's head. An owner's monogram can be seen. |
| Marks and inscriptions | Owner's monogram |
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| Accession number | 1393-1888 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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