Object Details
- Catalogue Status
- Research in Progress
- Description
- Straight-sided blade, the upper edge tapering downwards to the point. Decorative indentions on the upper edge. Plain bolster, handle square in section, flaring towards the end, cumulating in a stylized bird's head. Tang continues with scrolled edge, fitted with mother-of-pearl scales with three rivets, top of handle has horn scales. Two large brass buttons on each side.
- Data Source
- Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
- Date
- ca. 1580
- Credit Line
- The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg
- Medium
- Mother-of-pearl, brass, horn, steel
- Dimensions
- L x W: 21.4 x 1.8 cm (8 7/16 x 11/16 in.)
- Type
- cutlery
- Decorative Arts
- Knife
