Hunting Knife
| Object Number: | 42-30-166 |
|---|---|
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Austrian |
| Provenience: | Austria |
| Date Made: | ca. 1750 |
| Early Date: | 1725 |
| Late Date: | 1775 |
| Section: | Historic |
| Materials: | Steel Bone |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number: | 341 - Other Number |
Description
Single-edged slightly curved steel blade tapering to point, double-edged near point. Originally engraved including an armed figure and an inscription; all much worn. Fluted bone grip colored green. Short circular projection over blade below recurved quillons, cap at end of grip; all of gilded metal with deeply impressed curvilinear decoration.
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