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Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1987A,B   CAS 0389-1987A,B; Knife with sheath
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Tools & Implements
Object Name Knife with sheath
Culture unknown
Global Region South America
Country Argentina
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1700s to early 1800s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials A: Metal: Steel; Silver; B: Silver
Description A: Knife, B: Sheath; “CUM PIETATE ET JUSTITIA” (“with piety and justice”) inscribed on handle; Blade stamped with what appears to be a small “a” over a horizontal line over a capital “D.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = A=2.5; B=3.3, Thickness = A=2.5; B=1.6, Length = A=22.7; B=20.6