Museo Civico Medievale - Cospi knife box

This elegant cutlery holder, produced in Asia, Japan or India for use at Western tables, holds 13 knives and a fork within its 14 compartments, all European in style and design. Adorned with mother-of-pearl fragments, the holder is a testament to the intricate artistry of its makers. Originally, it was displayed with a salt shaker and a mirror.