Knife with a Hand Holding an Orb, probably 3rd century, Late Roman, Copper alloy handle, steel blade, Overall: 5 1/4 x 7/16 x 1/2 in. (13.4 x 1.1 x 1.2 cm), Metalwork-Copper alloy, 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.
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Knife, Hand Holding, Orb, 3rd century, Late Roman, Copper alloy handle, steel blade, Overall, 5 1/4 x 7/16 1/2, 13.4 1.1 1.2 cm, Metalwork-Copper alloy, handles, common tools, embellished, sculpted figures, design, piece, symbolic importance, simply reflect, fruit knife
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