Knife with ivory hilt

Southeast Asian Collection

Accession Nr.: 4915
Type: bone objects; weapons and armament; metalwork
Date of production:
19th century
Place of production:
Materials/Techniques: steel, brass, silver, ivory, carved
Dimensions: length: 61 cm
width: 15 cm
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.