Not currently on display at the V&A

Grater

1700-1799 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Oblong nutmeg grater case in walnut, with the top carved into the figure of a bishop holding a crozier in one hand, and a basket of fruit in the other. There is a lamb at his feet.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Walnut carved
Brief description
Oblong nutmeg grater case in walnut, with a rounded top carved into the form of a bishop. German, 1700-1799.
Physical description
Oblong nutmeg grater case in walnut, with the top carved into the figure of a bishop holding a crozier in one hand, and a basket of fruit in the other. There is a lamb at his feet.
Dimensions
  • Height: 1.25ft
  • Width: 5.5in
  • Depth: 2.5in
Dimensions taken from departmental notes
Credit line
Give by Dr. W. L. Hildburgh
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
W.446-1922

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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