Hunting Knife
The grip is inlaid with the coat of arms of Austria in carved mother-of-pearl; the blade bears the mark of Hans Sumersperger, court knifesmith to Emperor Maximilian I (1459–1519). Such knives formed part of a group of implements that were used to prepare freshly killed game, including bear, wild boar, and deer, after a hunt.
Artwork Details
- Title: Hunting Knife
- Bladesmith: Hans Sumersperger (Austrian, Hall, active 1492–98)
- Date: ca. 1500
- Geography: Hall, Tyrol
- Culture: Austrian, Hall
- Medium: Steel, copper alloy, wood, bone, mother-of-pearl
- Dimensions: L. 18 5/8 in. (47.29 cm); W. 2 1/2 in. (6.35 cm)
- Classification: Knives
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1904
- Object Number: 04.3.152
- Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor
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