Knife (France), ca. 1735–40 (CH 18803971)

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Knife (France), ca. 1735–40 (CH 18803971)

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Summary

Blade has slightly bent upper edge, lower edge tapering towards the point. Drop bolster, plain silver ferrule with horizontal band. Tapering, octagonal white porcelain handle decorated with kakiemon design in yellow, blue and green (underglaze) and brown-red (overglaze). Top of handle rounded, silver cap.

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1735
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Cooper–Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
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public domain

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