Maker: Unknown
Bronze. Koryo Dynasty. This spoon is of the same type as O.4-1984, with an S-shaped profile, but the marks on the handle are incised instead of being raised.
History note: Unknown before donor
Given by Sir Henry Garner
Length: 25.5 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1966-01-13) by Garner, Henry, Sir
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; see Pak, 1984, no. 82.
Spoon Bowl Length 9.0 cm Width 3.5 cm
Accession number: O.1-1966
Primary reference Number: 16575
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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