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Rare Roman Ceramic Spoon, 2nd-5th Century AD

Roman ceramic spoon (cochlear) with a deep, slightly pointed ovoid bowl.

The handle, made of wood or bone, was attached to the vertical shaft.

The shape matches Roman silver spoons from the 2nd to 4th centuries AD.

L. 9.1 cm (3.6 in)

Intact, with sintered surface. Rare example.

Ex Swiss private collection, acquired in the 1960s.

280 USD