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Knife and Fork with Sheath (Sheath)

late 1500s

Italy, Venice

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Medium
gold, enamel, crystal, steel, leather
Measurements
Average: 15.7 cm (6 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Severance A. Millikin 1959.338.c
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Location
Not on view
Print
A long leather sheath features a tapered, dark-brown body ending in a rounded point. Vertical bands of raised geometric patterns and a central seam detail the surface. A thin, glinting gold band encircles the top opening, accented with a row of tiny white enamel loops. A small gold ring projects from the right side of the rim. The piece narrows significantly from the wide opening toward its slender base.

Knife and Fork with Sheath (Sheath)

late 1500s

Italy, Venice

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