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Sep 22, 2008
Sep 22, 2008
Sep 22, 2008
Sep 22, 2008
Fork with Animal Hoof Finial (Ornament)
Fork with Animal Hoof Finial (Ornament)
300s
Silver
Overall: 14.5 cm (5 11/16 in.)
Weight: 22.5 g (0.79 oz.)
John L. Severance Fund 1952.7
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In the 10th century, forks like this one were common in Byzantium. During this same period in Western Europe, people usually ate with their fingers, thinking that forks were decadent.
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