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1961.3.041

Clasp-knife with metal blade, sheath covered with dark wood with pieces of mother of pearl inset. [El.B 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 18/11/2004]


1961.3.041

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Collection type
Object
Description
Clasp-knife with metal blade, sheath covered with dark wood with pieces of mother of pearl inset. [El.B 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 18/11/2004]
Geographical reference
Cultural groups
Italian
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1961
Date collected
By 1961
Acquisition information
Loaned: 03/1961 Donated: 08/1964
Materials and processes
Material Metal, Material Wood Plant, Material Mother of Pearl Shell, Process Riveted, Process Inlaid
Dimensions
Length: max 76 mm closed
Object numbers
Accession number: 1961.3.041

Search terms: Weapon, Tool, Knife, Sheath