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Carving forks

Scope note

Forks used to hold meat and similar food as it is carved, generally having two long tines which may be slightly curved and which sometimes have at the base of the handle a projection on which to rest one's forefinger and thumb. May be accompanied by a carving knife.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300043104

Equivalent Terms used

carving fork

Created

13yrs ago

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