Folding spoon

Flemish, Antwerp

second quarter 16th century

Not on view

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Title: Folding spoon
Date: second quarter 16th century
Culture: Flemish, Antwerp
Medium: Mother-of-pearl, gilt metal
Dimensions: Length: 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Brass
Credit Line: Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1964
Object Number: 64.101.1601
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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