Design for knife handle to commemorate a marriage
| Title | Design for knife handle to commemorate a marriage |
|---|---|
| Artist | Johann Theodor de Bry |
| Date | ca. 1580–1600 16th century |
| Medium | Engraving |
| Classification | Prints |
| Holding institution | The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Bequest of Phyllis Massar, 2011 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“Design for knife handle to commemorate a marriage” is a work by Johann Theodor de Bry, dated ca. 1580–1600. It is executed in engraving and classified as prints. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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