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1985

  • We acquired this object.

2025

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Knife with Porcelain Handle Knife, mid- 18th century

This is a knife. It was probably Bow Porcelain Manufactory. It is dated mid- 18th century and we acquired it in 1985. Its medium is steel, silver; soft paste porcelain. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Eleanor L. Metzenberg. It is credited The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.

Its dimensions are

L x W: 27.7 x 2.3 cm (10 7/8 x 7/8 in.)

It has the following markings

On blade: [1] crowned "GR / IEF / RIS", stamped Porcelain is unmarked.

It is inscribed

Uninscribed

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