Knife

Coutelas

42-30-124

From: Germany | Dresden

Curatorial Section: Historic

Object Number 42-30-124
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Saxon
Provenience Germany | Dresden
Creator Ulrich John
Period 18th Century
Date Made ca. 1750 CE
Section Historic
Materials Iron | Brass
Description

Iron blade with single curve cutting edge; back of blade near point concave. Ivory grip with figures in high relief: on one side, two judges; on the other, man and woman. Brass pommel; short brass guard. Blade bears the mark of Ulrich John, Dresden, about 1750.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 334 - Collector Number

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