Knife
Coutelas
| Object Number: | 42-30-124 |
|---|---|
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Saxon |
| Provenience: | Germany Dresden |
| Maker: | Ulrich John |
| Date Made: | 1750 |
| Early Date: | 1750 |
| Late Date: | 1750 |
| Section: | Historic |
| Materials: | Iron Brass |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number: | 334 - Other Number |
Description
Iron blade with single curve cutting edge; back of blade near point concave. Ivory grip with figures in high relief: on one side, two judges; on the other, man and woman. Brass pommel; short brass guard. Blade bears the mark of Ulrich John, Dresden, about 1750.
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