Thursday, 27 December 2012
Praying Knife
Posted on 11:30 by Unknown
left and right views of an etched, engraved and gilded steel knife
ivory, brass and silver handle
unknown maker, Italy, 1500–50
Victoria and Albert Museum
(published on Facebook by Sine musica nulla vita)
no copyright infringement intended
Knives with musical notes on the blade, known as notation knives, are extremely rare. This example is etched with notations expressing gratitude for a
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