Spoon

dated 1223 AH/1808–9 CE

Not on view

Artwork Details

Title: Spoon
Date: dated 1223 AH/1808–9 CE
Geography: Made in Turkey, Istanbul
Medium: Silver, parcel-gilt
Dimensions: Ht. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm)
W. 1 in. (2.5 cm)
D. 3/16 in. (0.5 cm)
Classification: Metal
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Samuel P. Avery, 1897
Object Number: 97.2.205
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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