Friday, June 30, 2017

These 16th-Century Table Knives Have Music For Saying Grace Engraved On Their Blades

The matched set of four pieces has ivory handles with inlay; wide, sharp blades; and the music and text - in four-part harmony, one voice per knife - for blessings before and after the meal, one on each side. (includes sound clip of one of the blessings)



Article source here:Arts Journal

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