Knife with winged putto handle

17th century

Not on view

The figural style of the carved handles is somewhat similar to that of a carved ivory handle on a dirk (26.145.152a, b) in the Department of Arms and Armor.

Artwork Details

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Provenance

Title: Knife with winged putto handle
Date: 17th century
Culture: probably Italian
Medium: Steel, ivory
Dimensions: Length (knife .9): 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Steel
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Giles Whiting, 1962
Object Number: 62.118.9
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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