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Knife (possibly Germany)

This is a knife. It is dated ca. 1675–1700 and we acquired it in 1985. Its medium is ivory, steel, silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Eleanor L. Metzenberg. It is credited The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.

Its dimensions are

L x W: 16.2 x 1.7 cm (6 3/8 x 11/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Knife (possibly Germany); ivory, steel, silver; L x W: 16.2 x 1.7 cm (6 3/8 x 11/16 in.); The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg; 1985-103-161

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