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Catalog Number CAS 0389-1995A,B   CAS 0389-1995A,B; Knife with sheath
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Knife with sheath
Culture unknown
Global Region Europe, probably, possibly North Africa
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture late 1800s, probably
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Iron; Silver; Leather (shagreen)
Description A: Knife; B: Sheath; From BRL 1982: “Knife, unidentified, possibly North Africa; Hollow iron handle damascened with silver decoration; Pointed blade; Probably late 19th century.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = A=1.7; B=2.0, Thickness = A=1.3; B=1.7, Length = A=21.8; B=19.1