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Fish slice

ca. 1785
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Fish slice
  • Maker: Christopher Haines
  • Date: ca. 1785
  • Culture: Irish, Dublin
  • Medium: Silver and bone
  • Dimensions: Length: 11 7/8 in. (30.2 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Silver
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Mary Strong Shattuck, 1935
  • Object Number: 35.80.138
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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