Saxon & Medieval — Late Medieval; 14th century
Flesh hook
Iron flesh hook with three prongs and a wooden handle. In medieval English, 'flesh' simply meant 'meat'. A flesh hook was used by a cook when handling large pieces of meat. For example, it could be used to lift pieces of meat out of the boiling water in a cauldron in which they were cooking.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- A3071
- Object name:
- flesh hook
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- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- Late Medieval; 14th century
- Material:
iron, wood
- Measurements/duration:
- L 429 mm, W 40 (overall)
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- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 80%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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