Tapered metal sheath, flat on the back side, upper surface curved to create semi-oval. Back chased in floral scroll pattern, upper surface engraved and pierced in three panels. Upper male figure flanked by scrolls and turns. Centre grotesque figure, near bottom an embracing couple flanked by two figures. On top of back side crossed belt attachment. Inscribed: H S , 1668.
- Credit: The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg
- Rights: CC0
Terms
Medium
steel/ tinned copper?
Genre
cutlery
Decorative Arts
sheath
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