Knife (blade- France), handle- 1662–1722; blade- early 18th century (CH 18803939)
Summary
Leaf-shaped blade with straight upper edge. Plain bolster. Tapering silver ferrule with traces of gilding. Tapering porcelain handle with rounded end. Floral decoration, with birds and decorative bands along the sides, top and bottom of the handle in black, green, yellow, red and blue. (Famille Verte) Small botton cap at the end of the handle.
Tags
Date
1500 - 1600
Source
Cooper–Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Copyright info
public domain