Knife with ivory hilt
Accession Nr.: | 4915 |
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Type: | bone objects; weapons and armament; metalwork |
Date of production: |
19th century
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Place of production: |
A short, narrow bladed knife, with an engraved brass neck and a long, curved and richly carved ivory handle. It was probably used for fine carving or skinning. Its design suggests a distinguished owner, and probably not for daily use.