Maker: Unknown
Bronze. The long curved handle of this petal-shaped spoon has a swallow-tail terminal. The handle is marked with raised lines like sections of a bamboo stem, and widens slightly near the tail end. The metal is very thin and has a brownish-black patina.
History note: Unknown before donor
Gompertz Gift
Length: 32.5 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1984) by Gompertz, G. St. G. M., Mr and Mrs
Koryo Dynasty
12th Century
13th Century
Circa
1100
-
1300
It is not clear whether this type of spoon was actually used for eating or for some ceremonial purpose. Such spoons have often been found in Koryo tombs together with bronze bowls and chopsticks.
Spoon Bowl Length 11.0 cm Width 3.9 cm
Patinating : Bronze with brownish-black patina
Accession number: O.4-1984
Primary reference Number: 16573
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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