A Dutch palmwood knife

Period:
18th century
Dimensions:
23.5 cm
Reference:
100-190

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A Dutch palmwood knife

A beautifully carved palmwood knife handle with biblical scenes, including 'Adam and Eve' and 'the birth of Jesus' with silver mount and steel blade.
 
Between the pillars is a loose stabbed little ball, the so-called 'soul of the knife'.
 
Dutch, 18th century.

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