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Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1997   CAS 0389-1997; Knife
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Knife
Culture Italian, probably, or possibly Spanish or French
Global Region Europe
Country Italy, probably, or possibly Spain or France
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Mediterranean
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1700s, probably
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Horn; Silver
Description From BRL 1982: “Mediterranean dagger, Italian (or Spanish or French), probably 18th century; Horn handle; Applied silver decorations and engraved wrapped tang; Triangular steel blade, forged bolster; Concave back, notch at base; Probably made by same maker as CAS 0389-1667.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.7, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 29.9