Hunting Knife
| Object Number: | 42-30-144 |
|---|---|
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | French |
| Provenience: | France |
| Date Made: | 1700-1750 |
| Early Date: | 1700 |
| Late Date: | 1750 |
| Section: | Historic |
| Materials: | Steel Ivory Silver Brass |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number: | 325 - Other Number |
Description
Single-edged steel blade tapering to point, covered for 1/2 length with deeply etched cabalistic letters or figures, as well as grotesque head of man and full-skirted figure with bow in one hand and sword in other. Ivory grip with silver band at base and applied silver bands and studs at pommel end which is covered with a brass cap.
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