Knife with a Hand Holding an Orb
Unknown
probably 3rd century · Copper alloy handle, steel blade · Medieval Art
The handles of common tools were often embellished with sculpted figures. The design of this piece may have symbolic importance or may simply reflect its use as a fruit knife.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- probably 3rd century
- Medium
- Copper alloy handle, steel blade
- Culture
- Late Roman
- Department
- Medieval Art
- Credit line
- Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
