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Knife whose handle ends in a lion's head
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Knife whose handle ends in a lion's head

anonymous · c. 1750 - c. 1800 · riveted; casting; ciselure; iron (metal); brass (alloy)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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The object consists of a cast and chased blade, riveted to the end of the handle. The handle is obliquely cut in cross-section into a quadrangular shape and ends in a lion's head with two black stones as eyes.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
knife (tool)
Credit lineMes waarvan het hecht eindigt in een leeuwenkop. c. 1750 - c. 1800. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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