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Sheath: M.10-1930

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Boxwood sheath for knife and fork, carved with Biblical scenes and inscriptions

Boxwood; the sheath is approximately oval in section with a slightly flattened upper surface, and tapers towards a stylised leaf terminal with a hole in the base. There are two internal recesses for a knife and a fork. The front and back of the sheath are divided into five panels each contining an Old Testament vignette, including Adam and Eve being tempted by the serpent, their expulsion from Paradise and the Judgement of Solomon; above each is inscribed 'VANSCHEF', 'VANADAM', ' VANENCEL', 'VANSAM', 'SAMS', 'VANHETER', 'VANNATA', SALOMON', 'VANSVS' and 'VANSAM'. The sides of the sheath are inscribed 'ENDE DIE BI MATEN BRENCKT MENN?CHE / TOT GROOTE STAETEN ANNO 1598 / WEINICH WOORDEN EN DIE WARACHTICH CLEIN / ONDERWIN EN DAT BEDACHTICH GOLDE MANIEFEN'.

Legal notes

Given by Mrs. W. D. Dickson.

Measurements and weight

23.3

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given by Dickson, W. D. (Frances Louisa), Mrs

Dating

16th Century, Late
Production date: AD 1598

Materials used in production

Boxwood

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.10-1930
Primary reference Number: 98233

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 13 December 2017

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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