Knife with Handle in the Form of a Horse's Head

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Knife with Handle in the Form of a Horse's Head

Probably Egypt, Roman, probably early Imperial age, 1st-2nd century A.D.
Arms and Armor; knives
Ivory, bronze
1 × 12 1/8 × 1 in. (2.54 × 30.8 × 2.54 cm) Length (of handle): 4 1/8 in. (10.48 cm)
Gift of Varya and Hans Cohn (AC1992.152.33)
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Thomas, Nancy, and Constantina Oldknow, eds.  By Judgment of the Eye:  The Varya and Hans Cohn Collection.  Los Angeles:  Hans Cohn, 1991.