Musical knife in the Louvre, Paris, France
Musical knife in the Louvre, Paris, France, made of steel, with a Blessing of the Table (or Grace) engraved on the blade. The notes are for bass voice -- it is thought that the knife was part of a set of four of five, for different voices, so that the Grace could be sung in harmony. The handle is made of ivory, with raised gilt decoration
Picture No
12699137
Media ID
47675568
Size
10785px x 2229px
(2.3MB)
Credit
Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Engraving in The Penny Magazine, April 1841, page 144
Date
late 16th century
