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Object Name
fork
Object Type
cutlery
Other Terms
Fork; Eating Utensils
date made
1st-4th century A.D.
place made
Roman Empire
Physical Description
bronze (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 3/8 in x 5 1/4 in x 5/8 in;.9525 cm x 13.335 cm x 1.5875 cm
ID Number
DL.59.1231
catalog number
59.1231
accession number
111627
Credit Line
Estate of Charles F. Wiebusch
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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