Apostle spoon
Apostle spoons are thought to have originated in late-fifteenth century England but also became popular in the Netherlands, where household goods were frequently embellished with biblical imagery reminding the owner of Christian virtues.
Artwork Details
- Title: Apostle spoon
- Maker: Possibly by Maerten Sweers (recorded 1624–37)
- Date: probably 1644
- Culture: Dutch, Enkhuizen
- Medium: Silver
- Dimensions: Overall: 7 7/16 × 2 3/16 in. (18.9 × 5.6 cm)
- Classification: Metalwork-Silver
- Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Samuel P. Avery, 1897
- Object Number: 97.2.105
- Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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