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Wooden handle, tapering to a point with a spherical knob at the end
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Wooden handle, tapering to a point with a spherical knob at the end

anonymous · c. 1590 - c. 1596 · forging; cutting; iron (metal); wood (plant material)

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

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Round wooden, tapering handle with a spherical knob at the end. A large part of the blade is missing. The end of the handle is reinforced with an iron pommel guard.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
haftknife (tool)Willem Barendsz.Jacob van HeemskerckNova ZemblaBehouden Huys
Credit lineHeft van hout, spits toelopend met bolvormige knop aan het uiteinde. c. 1590 - c. 1596. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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