Spoon

Culture Roman

Dateabout 100–300

Mediumsilver

Dimensions14.2 × 2.5 cm (5 9/16 × 1 in.), 3 oz (weight)

ClassificationsMetalwork

Credit LineEliza S. Paine Fund

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Object number2014.1178

DescriptionSilver. Teardrop-shaped bowl offset from handle to which linked by a curving shank. Handle flat for 0.017m from the bowl, then tapers to point.
ProvenanceSaid to have been "dug up at Aix-en-Provence, originally a Greek colony, with helmet #56," (Corinthian helmet). Purchased by John W. Higgins from Sumner Healey (NY) on March 27, 1928. Given to the Museum on July 1, 1954. Purchased from Higgins Armory, June 2014

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