Maker: Unknown
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'.
Given by Mrs. W. D. Dickson.
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Method of acquisition: Given by Dickson, W. D. (Frances Louisa), Mrs
16th Century, Late
Production date:
AD 1598
Accession number: M.10-1930
Primary reference Number: 98233
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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