Carved wooden spoon handle, in the form of swimming nude woman. Head, arms, and feet missing. Severe damage to shoulders, the right shoulders features an unknown white substance, possibly a material from an early attempt at restoration (it is also seen on the chest, near a crack). The feet have been badly broken off. For an interesting comparison see 'cuiller à fard à la nageuse' (Louvre E218).
Spoon handle, in form of naked woman
Length: 12.2 cm
Width: 3.7 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1943) by Gayer-Anderson, Robert Grenville
Accession number: E.GA.2713.1943
Primary reference Number: 57128
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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