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This fork of carved boxwwod is probably made in the 17th century, the place is unknown.
The handle terminates in two nude figures supporting a shell, and the prong is supported by two other nude figures.

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Categories	Sculpture Food Vessels & Tableware
Object type	Fork
Materials and techniques	Carved boxwood Boxwood
Brief description	Fork, carved boxwood, decorated with nude figures, probably 17th century
Physical description	Handle terminates in two nude figures supporting a shell, The prong is supported by two other nude figures
Dimensions	Length: 12.52cm
Object history	From the Murray bequest.
Production	probably 17th century
Subjects depicted	Nude Figures Shell
Summary	This fork of carved boxwwod is probably made in the 17th century, the place is unknown. The handle terminates in two nude figures supporting a shell, and the prong is supported by two other nude figures.
Bibliographic reference	'Salting Bequest (A. 70 to A. 1029-1910) / Murray Bequest (A. 1030 to A. 1096-1910)'. In: List of Works of Art Acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum (Department of Architecture and Sculpture). London: Printed under the Authority of his Majesty's Stationery Office, by Eyre and Spottiswoode, Limited, East Harding Street, EC, p. 164
Collection	Sculpture Collection
Accession number	A.1077-1910

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Record created	June 24, 2009
Record URL	https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O349463/fork-unknown/

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