Knife

North African (Berber)

19th century

Not on view

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Title: Knife
Date: 19th century
Culture: North African (Berber)
Medium: Steel, copper alloy, bone, tooth (elephant), brass, wax, ivory, ruby
Dimensions: L. 9 9/16 in. (24.3 cm); W. 11/16 in. (1.7 cm); Wt. 3.5 oz. (99.2 g)
Classification: Knives
Credit Line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object Number: 36.25.770
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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