A Late Roman Silver Spoon, Late Roman Period, ca. 3rd - 5th century CE Sculpture - Bronze Trans-Jordan

Trans-Jordan

held connotations of lasting for eternity

black for the wise and silent night

Provenance: New Jersey private collection

the care lavished on details of face and hair recalls the Parthian approach to figural representation that makes direct eye contact with the viewer

A Late Roman Silver Spoon, Late Roman Period, ca. 3rd - 5th century CE Sculpture - Bronze Trans-JordanRoman spoons stand out as a notable cultural artifacts, often considered a treasured personal possession. Spoons crafted from precious metals were esteemed so highly that they frequently appeared in the inventories of noble households. Their desirability is underscored by the discovery of silver spoons in various treasure hoards, a testament to their valued status. This fine example features a shallow, circular bowl and a fluted back end. The handle