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Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1558A,B   CAS 0389-1558A,B; Knife with sheath
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Tools & Implements
Object Name Knife with sheath
Culture unknown
Global Region North Africa, possibly
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1900s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: steel; Silver alloy; Wood
Description A: Knife, B: Sheath; From BRL 1982: “Knife and scabbard, unidentified, possibly North Africa; Repoussé and engraved silver alloy handle and scabbard (wood inside); Stamp decorated low-grade steel blade; Modern; Compare to CAS 0389-1557.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = A=2.4; B=2.4, Thickness = A=1.8; B=1.5, Length = A=19.6; B=12.5