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CAS 0389-1901A,B   CAS 0389-1901A,B; Knife with sheath
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Tools & Implements
Object Name Knife with sheath
Culture Moroccan
Global Region North Africa
Country Morocco
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1800s or earlier
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials A: Wood; Leather; Brass; B: Metal: Steel
Description A: Sheath, B: Knife; From BRL 1982: “Knife, origin unknown, probably Mediterranean: southern Europe or North Africa; All steel, file work on handle and blade, hole in blade (eye?) (sic); Early 19th century or earlier.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = A=2.9; B=1.9, Thickness = A=1.8; B=0.7, Length = A=17.1; B=22.7