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Hunting Knife

ca. 1750–60
Not on view
The hollow grip, in the shape of a deer's foot, contains silver surveyor's instruments, including calipers, a ruler, and pens.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Hunting Knife
  • Date: ca. 1750–60
  • Geography: Tula
  • Culture: Russian, Tula
  • Medium: Steel, gold, silver
  • Dimensions: L. 15 1/4 in. (38.7 cm); W. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); Wt. 11.8 oz. (334.5 g)
  • Classification: Knives
  • Credit Line: Gift of Jean Jacques Reubell, in memory of his mother, Julia C. Coster, and of his wife, Adeline E. Post, both of New York City, 1926
  • Object Number: 26.145.157
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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