Institute for Biodiversity Science and Sustainability

CAS Anthropology Collections Database


Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1532   CAS 0389-1532; Knife
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Knife
Culture German
Global Region Europe
Country Germany
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data Northern Germany?
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 19th century
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Bone; Ink
Description From BRL 1982: "Knife / Germany. Blade: 19th century reshaped, table knife. Handle: Large bone handle with brown painted design and inscription. Probably a hunting sword handle; Butt filled with a wax-like substance. Note: appears to be assembled from parts." Handle has inscription which has partly been worn off.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.3, Thickness = 2.4, Length = 19.2