Picture No | 12699137 |
Date | late 16th century |
Description | Musical knife in the Louvre, Paris, France |
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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.
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Source | Engraving in The Penny Magazine, April 1841, page 144 |
Credit | Mary Evans Picture Library |
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