Fork or knife

German, Meissen

19th century

Not on view

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Title: Fork or knife
Date: 19th century
Culture: German, Meissen
Medium: Porcelain
Classification: Ceramics-Porcelain
Credit Line: Gift of Loretta Hines Howard and Charles Hines, in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hines, 1976
Object Number: 1976.204.393
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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