Ballock Knife
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Ballock Knife

TitleBallock Knife
Dateca. 1450–1500 15th century
MediumSteel, bone, lead
ClassificationDaggers
OriginWestern European, possibly Britain Western European
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift 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
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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