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
1985-103-85
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Step into the elegant world of Jacobean dining with this exquisite *Knife with Triangular Pattern Ivory and Bone Handle*, crafted around 1610 by the esteemed London Cutler's Company. As a premier guild of knife makers in early 17th-century England, the Cutlers produced essential tableware that doubled as status symbols. At a time when forks were rarities and personal knives were carried to meals, this piece exemplifies the blend of utility and artistry in everyday objects. The handle, intricately adorned with a repeating triangular pattern in ivory and bone, showcases the cutlers' mastery of ...