knife, sheathed

Date Made: c. 1800-1900

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Middle East

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Credit Line: Estate of Charles F. Wiebusch

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: DL.59.1213BCatalog Number: 59.1213BAccession Number: 111627

Object Name: Knifeknife, sheathedObject Type: cutleryOther Terms: Knife; Cutlery

Physical Description: Damascus steel (blade material)limestone (handle material)niello (ferrule material)turquoise (ferrule material)leather (sheath material)Measurements: overall, knife: 1/2 in x 7 3/8 in x 3/4 in; 1.27 cm x 18.7325 cm x 1.905 cmoverall, sheath: 1/4 in x 4 in x 3/4 in; .635 cm x 10.16 cm x 1.905 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ae-1237-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_321180

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