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Knife and Fork

1700s

Italy, 18th century

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Medium
metal blade, ivory handle
Measurements
Overall: 19.7 cm (7 3/4 in.); Blade: 10.9 cm (4 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance 1916.1700
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Not on view
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A pair of utensils feature cream-colored ivory handles carved into human figures. On our left, a three-tined fork handle depicts a figure in a flat cap. On our right, a long, pointed knife handle shows a figure in a textured, fur-like hat. Both figures face forward with neutral expressions above ridged metal collars. The ivory transitions from detailed heads to stylized torsos that join the dark metal.

Knife and Fork

1700s

Italy, 18th century

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