Knife Collection (page 20)

Wasabi root with dried bonito and knife on a lacquer tray, early 1820s

Onoe Kikugoro V as Ibara, About 1890. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Onoe Kikugoro V as Ibara, About 1890

Oniwakamaru Observing the Great Carp in the Pond, from the series " New Forms of Thirty-Six Ghosts", 1889

Ritual Flaying Knife (Kartrika), 17th / 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Ritual Flaying Knife (Kartrika), 17th/18th century

Goddess Vajravarahi Dancing with Chopper (karttrika) and Skullcup (kapala), 15th century

Banquet at a Foreign Merchant House in Yokohama (Yokohama ijin shoka shuen no zu), 1861

A Parody of Hachi no ki, n. d. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
A Parody of Hachi no ki, n.d

Preparing Meals in a Foreign Residence (Ijin yashiki ryori no zu), 1860

Spokeshave, 1938. Creator: Herman O. Stroh
Spokeshave, 1938

Corn Knife, 1938. Creator: Herman O. Stroh
Corn Knife, 1938

Chopping Blade, c. 1936. Creator: Mae Szilvasy
Chopping Blade, c. 1936

Sir Alfred Downing Fripp, Vanity Fair, Spy
SIR ALFRED DOWNING FRIPP (1865 - 1930), surgeon at Guys Hospital, London. Appointed Surgeon in Ordinary to the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) and to his successor King George V

Set of Dinner Knives (10), Paris, 1789 / 1820. Creators: Martin-Guillaume Biennais
Set of Dinner Knives (10), Paris, 1789/1820

Set of Dessert Knives (10), Paris, 1789 / 1820. Creators: Martin-Guillaume Biennais
Set of Dessert Knives (10), Paris, 1789/1820

Knife Hilt with Deer-Head Pommel, , 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Knife Hilt with Deer-Head Pommel, , 18th century

Knife Hilt with Horse-Head Pommel, , 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Knife Hilt with Horse-Head Pommel, , 18th century

Bleeding Knife (Schneper), Austria, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Bleeding Knife (Schneper), Austria, 18th century

Ceremonial Knife (Tumi), Probably A. D. 1000 / 1470. Creator: Unknown
Ceremonial Knife (Tumi), Probably A.D. 1000/1470

Ceremonial Knife (Tumi) or Pendant, Probably A. D. 1000 / 1470. Creator: Unknown
Ceremonial Knife (Tumi) or Pendant, Probably A.D. 1000/1470

Serving Knife, 1788 / 1817. Creator: John Vernon
Serving Knife, 1788/1817

Knife and fork, 1722. Creator: Johannis Nys
Knife and fork, 1722. Handles engraved: VR/S:E/1722

Wide-Blade Knife with Two Seated Figures on Top, A. D. 1440 / 1540. Creator: Unknown
Wide-Blade Knife with Two Seated Figures on Top, A.D. 1440/1540

Wide-Blade Knifew with Reclining Animal on Top, A. D. 1440 / 1540. Creator: Unknown
Wide-Blade Knifew with Reclining Animal on Top, A.D. 1440/1540

Drawknife, 1938. Creator: Clarence Secor
Drawknife, 1938

Ceremonial Knife, c. A. D. 200. Creator: Unknown
Ceremonial Knife, c. A.D. 200

Ceremonial Knife (Tumi), A. D. 1100 / 1470. Creator: Unknown
Ceremonial Knife (Tumi), A.D. 1100/1470. Gold knife with figure on handle, round turquoise inlays on crown

Ceremonial Knife (Tumi) With Figural Scene and Zoomorphic Figures, A. D. 1100 / 1470
Ceremonial Knife (Tumi) With Figural Scene and Zoomorphic Figures, A.D. 1100/1470

Food Chopper, 1939. Creator: Clarence Secor
Food Chopper, 1939

Wide-Blade Knife with Two Musicians on Top [One Figure Missing], A. D. 1440 / 1540
Wide-Blade Knife with Two Musicians on Top [One Figure Missing], A.D. 1440/1540

Composite Dagger, Turkey, Grip (formally a mirror handle): Turkish, 16th century Crossguard: Turkish, 19th century Blade: European, probablly Spanish, late 16th-early 17th century

Swiss Dagger with Scabbard, Europe, 1556. Creator: Unknown
Swiss Dagger with Scabbard, Europe, 1556

Ballock Dagger, Scotland, early 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Ballock Dagger, Scotland, early 17th century

Parrying Dagger, Spain, late 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Parrying Dagger, Spain, late 17th century

Knife, Sevres, 1761. Creator: Sevres Porcelain Manufactory
Knife, Sevres, 1761

Dagger (Khanjar) with Scabbard, Dahestan, 18th / 19th cent
Dagger (Khanjar) with Scabbard, Dahestan, 18th/19th century Blade, Iranian, dated 1128 Hejira (A.D. 1715)

Ballock Dagger, Bourgogne, early 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Ballock Dagger, Bourgogne, early 16th century

Ballock Dagger, Northern Europe, late 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Ballock Dagger, Northern Europe, late 15th century

Ballock Dagger, Northern Europe, c. 1500. Creator: Unknown
Ballock Dagger, Northern Europe, c. 1500

Roast Chicken, Ham and Olives on a Pewter Plate (oil on panel)
7085213 Roast Chicken, Ham and Olives on a Pewter Plate (oil on panel) by Beert, Osias the Elder (c.1570-1624); Private Collection; Flemish, out of copyright

The Roast, c. 1871 (oil on canvas)
7073288 The Roast, c.1871 (oil on canvas) by Manzoni, Ignazio (1799-1888); 132x158.5 cm; Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Buenos Aires, Argentina; Italian, out of copyright

Begging for Bread, 1859 (oil on canvas)
7088934 Begging for Bread, 1859 (oil on canvas) by Dicksee, Thomas-Francis (1819-95); 76.5x63.5 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Holy Family (oil on wood)
6201817 The Holy Family (oil on wood) by Cleve, Joos van (c.1485-1541); 69x49.5 cm; Private Collection; Netherlandish, out of copyright

C: Carabin (Today, familiarly and by denigree, a medical student. )
6523529 C: Carabin (Today, familiarly and by denigree, a medical student.) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Comic Military Alphabet)

The butcher of Belazao
Marco Tagliarino

Knife and Sheath, c. 1941. Creator: Albert Rudin
Knife and Sheath, c. 1941

Officers Mess Knife, c. 1938. Creator: Vincent P. Rosel
Officers Mess Knife, c. 1938

Paper Knife, c. 1938. Creators: Gordon Saltar, Vincent P. Rosel
Paper Knife, c. 1938

Quill Sharpener Knife, c. 1936. Creator: Gordon Saltar
Quill Sharpener Knife, c. 1936

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"Unveiling the Artistry: The Knife's Timeless Tale" Step into the world of history and art as we explore the diverse roles and symbolism of the humble knife. From bookbinding tools in 1875 to Diego Velazquez's captivating painting "Old Woman Cooking Eggs" in 1618, this versatile instrument has left its mark throughout time. In Harold Harvey's masterpiece "The Tea Table, " a knife silently awaits its turn amidst an intimate gathering, hinting at its significance in daily life. Meanwhile, Jacques Louis David immortalizes Jean-Paul Marat's tragic fate with his chilling portrayal of the fatal stabbing that occurred during the French Revolution. Lady Macbeth's infamous daggers come to mind, symbolizing ambition and guilt within Shakespearean tragedy. On a lighter note, an advertisement from 1945 showcases how knives played a vital role in promoting meat consumption during post-war times. Travel back to Delmonicos Restaurant in New York City circa 1902, where Joseph Byron captures bustling kitchen scenes complete with chefs skillfully wielding their trusty knives. Even on Christmas cards featuring owls and foxes carrying food, these creatures rely on knives for survival. Delving deeper into history, Francis Parsons' portrait of Cherokee chief Kanagagota reveals cultural significance as he holds a ceremonial knife close to his heart. Market reports depict English country squires carving beef with precision while knights of medieval Germany relied on their trusty blades for protection and honor. Lastly, William Hogarth's "Enraged Musician" portrays chaos erupting around a musician who wields his knife menacingly amidst discordant sounds—a reminder that even mundane objects can become instruments of frustration or aggression. From practicality to symbolism across various mediums throughout centuries, the knife remains an enduring tool that tells stories both grand and subtle—forever etching itself into our collective consciousness.