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Spoon

Object Details

Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
Oval-shaped spoon bowl, flat flaring handle, carved on front with floral pattern, on back of join a small leaf-shaped decoration.
Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Date
ca. 1750
Credit Line
The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg
Medium
ivory
Dimensions
L x W: 19.4 x 4 cm (7 5/8 x 1 9/16 in.)
Type
cutlery
Decorative Arts
Spoon
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