Ancient Roman Silver Spoon, Circa 2nd-3rd Century AD

A Roman silver spoon, crafted, with a teardrop-shallow bowl and a long -square shaped handle with knob final; 141mm in length, 10.55 grams. Fine condition. From the collection of EU collector, acquired on the German art market in the 2000s.Cochlearia like this one have been discovered in treasure hoards. They were used in Christian times for administration of the Holy Communion. The absence of Christian symbolism or of a Christian inscription on this spoon might suggest that it dates from a pre-Christian era, or that its owner/commissioner was pagan, or simply that this spoon was intended for domestic use.

Weight: 10.55 g