Knife with Triangular Pattern Ivory and Bone Handle
ca. 1610
Classification
cutlery
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg
Accession Number
1985-103-83
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Step back to the early 17th century this elegant *Knife with Triangular Pattern Ivory and Handle*, crafted around 1610 by the esteemed London Cutler's Company. As one of London's historic guilds, the Cutlers specialized in fine blades and cutlery, producing tools that blended utility with artistry during the Jacobean era The handle, fashioned from luxurious ivory and bone adorned with a repeating triangular pattern, hints at the meticulous craftsmanship of the time, where everyday objects were elevated to status symbols for the elite. This piece exemplifies the transition in European tablewar...