Fruit Knife (Samurai Sword w/ Tassel)
date
about 1880
artist
secondary
None
creation place
North America, United States, Rhode Island
medium & support
Engraved silver blade with cast bronze handle
measurements
3/4 in. (1.91 cm)
credit line
Gift of Donald and Lois Horning Norris in honor of Peter Blume, former Director
accession number
2015.004.001
keywords
civilization, culinary equipment, culture, fruit knife, knife, materiality, nourishment, nutrition, place knife, society, table-ware
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