Hunting Knife. Bladesmith: Hans Sumersperger (Austrian, Hall, active 1492-1498). Culture: Austrian, Hall. Dimensions: L. 18 5/8 in. (47.29 cm); W. 2 1/2 in. (6.35 cm). Date: ca. 1500.The grip is inlaid with the coat of arms of Austria in carved mother-of-pearl; the blade bears the mark of Hans Sumersperger, court knifesmith to Emperor Maximilian I (1459-1519). Such knives formed part of a group of implements that were used to prepare freshly killed game, including bear, wild boar, and deer, after a hunt. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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Hunting Knife. Bladesmith: Hans Sumersperger (Austrian, Hall, active 1492-1498). Culture: Austrian, Hall. Dimensions: L. 18 5/8 in. (47.29 cm); W. 2 1/2 in. (6.35 cm). Date: ca. 1500.The grip is inlaid with the coat of arms of Austria in carved mother-of-pearl; the blade bears the mark of Hans Sumersperger, court knifesmith to Emperor Maximilian I (1459-1519). Such knives formed part of a group of implements that were used to prepare freshly killed game, including bear, wild boar, and deer, after a hunt. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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