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

MUSIC Posted: June 30, 2017 8:06 am

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)

MUSIC Published: 06.22.17

Read the story in WQXR (New York City) Published: 06.22.17

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