Hunting Knife

Hans Sumersperger

ca. 1500 · Steel, copper alloy, wood, bone, mother-of-pearl · Arms and Armor

The grip is inlaid with the coat of arms of Austria in carved mother-of-pearl; the blade bears the mark of Hans Sumersperger, court knifesmith to Emperor Maximilian I (1459–1519). Such knives formed part of a group of implements that were used to prepare freshly killed game, including bear, wild boar, and deer, after a hunt.

Artist

Hans Sumersperger

Date

ca. 1500

Medium

Steel, copper alloy, wood, bone, mother-of-pearl

Culture

Austrian, Hall

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1904