Knife
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Knife

TitleKnife
Dateca. 1660–90 17th century
Mediumivory, silver, steel, iron, enamel
Classificationcutlery
OriginSheffield, England Sheffield
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineThe Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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