Set of Hunting Knives
1922.03.0014E
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Set of Hunting Knives (1922.03.0014E) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | 1611 – 1650 CE |
| Culture | N/A |
| Location | On Exhibitin the Europe exhibit |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 17.5 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 1.8 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 1.4 cm |
| Weight | 34 g |
| Measuring Remarks | None |
| Materials | Metal--Steel, Animal--Antler |
| Manufacturing Processes | Forging, Carved |
| Munsell Color Information | waived |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | OLD LABEL: HUNTING Hunting was a favorite pastime of the nobility of northern Europe. Dogs quarried the prey for hunters to kill with either crossbow or musket. Only the king could hunt on the royal game preserves. Overhunting caused the extinction of wild boar in England by the late seventeenth century. The English "hunt" then focused on the fox, earlier hunted only by commoners. (16) Portrait engraving from 1747 of Robert, Earl of Lindsey, dressed in finery befitting his rank. 41.3.23. (17) Set of six hunting knives belonging to Prince Hans George I of Saxony. Germany, 16th |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | N/A |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Purchase |
| Reproduction | no |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |