Knife

Portuguese

16th century

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Knife
Date: 16th century
Culture: Portuguese
Medium: Ivory, steel
Dimensions: L. 11-1/2 in. (29.2 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Steel
Credit Line: Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1964
Object Number: 64.101.1598
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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