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Catalog Data

Medium:
Leather, silk
Dimensions:
L x W(a): 28 x 5.5 cm (11 x 2 3/16 in.)
L x W(b): 22.2 x 2.3 cm (8 3/4 x 7/8 in.)
L x W(c): 18.7 x 2 cm (7 3/8 x 13/16 in.)
Type:
cutlery
Decorative Arts
Cutlery sheath and cap
Probably made in:
Italy
Date:
late 16th–early 17th century
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
Rectangular leather case for four implements, tapering towards the point. Case has scrolled pattern in relief with acanthus leaves, flowers and heads. A red silk cord attached to the back.
Lid of case slides over body (a). On front of lid an oval cartouche, a banner with the words SIC TANDEM and a lion. Rectangular leather case for four implements, tapering towards the point. Case has scrolled pattern in relief with acanthus leaves, flowers and heads. A red silk cord attached to the back.
Credit Line:
The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg
Accession Number:
1985-103-252-a,b
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection
Product Design and Decorative Arts Department
Data Source:
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kq43bb9aaa6-cd6c-464e-9c2e-30ad32bcf75a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:chndm_1985-103-252-a_b