Silver Spoon

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4th–5th century · Silvered Copper alloy · Medieval Art

Pear-shaped spoons with long, pointed handles were found throughout the Empire. Some were used specifically for the Christian liturgy; others, like this one, simply served as luxury household utensils.

Artist

Unknown

Date

4th–5th century

Medium

Silvered Copper alloy

Culture

Late Roman

Department

Medieval Art

Credit line

Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917