Spoon (Primary Title)

Unknown (Artist)

5th–early 6th century
Byzantine
Metalwork
Tools, Equipment, Utensils
silver and niello
Overall: 9 1/2 × 1 1/2 in. (24.13 × 3.81 cm)
67.5
Not on view
Spoons were frequently engraved with blessings, religious dedications, or names of owners. The Greek inscription on this spoon’s handle has not been deciphered.
see card
Adolph D. and Wilkins C. Williams Fund
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