Clasp Knife
42-30-176
From: Spain
Curatorial Section: Historic
| Object Number | 42-30-176 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Basque |
| Provenience | Spain |
| Section | Historic |
| Materials | Steel | Wood |
| Technique | Engraved |
| Description | Single-edged steel blade, the back tapering to long sharp point. Engraved decoration on both sides of blade. The more elaborate including three grooves painted red. Cylindrical wooden grip tapering to point; covered with brass with simple engraved linear decoration. Steel band over ca. 3/5 of back of grip. Back of blade notched for holding in position. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number | 94 - Collector Number |
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