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Knife and Fork with Sheath (Knife)

late 1500s

Italy, Venice

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Medium
gold, enamel, crystal, steel, leather
Measurements
Average: 18.3 cm (7 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Severance A. Millikin 1959.338.a
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Not on view
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A vertical knife features a long, mottled gray steel blade extending from a four-sided crystal handle. Carved with a winged child and bird, the handle narrows toward the blade and is bookended by gold bands adorned with green and white enamel. The top band caps the handle at its widest point, while the lower band fastens the crystal to the slender metal blade.

Knife and Fork with Sheath (Knife)

late 1500s

Italy, Venice

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