Case, Cup, 15th century, Italian or French, Cuir bouilli (tooled leather), Overall: 6 3/8 x 5 11/16 x 4 7/8 in. (16.2 x 14.5 x 12.4 cm), Leatherwork, Since travelers in the Middle Ages usually carried their own eating utensils, there were a number of leather cases molded to fit the shapes of cups, knives, forks, or spoons, which would protect the objects while they were being carried on a journey
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