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Rock-crystal and silver spoon

1st half of 1st century CE
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 166
The Romans treasured vessels made of rock crystal, and quite a number of small scent bottles belonging to the Early Imperial period are known. There is, however, no parallel for the use of rock crystal for a utensil such as this spoon.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Rock-crystal and silver spoon
  • Period: Early Imperial, Julio-Claudian
  • Date: 1st half of 1st century CE
  • Culture: Roman
  • Medium: Rock crystal and silver
  • Dimensions: Overall: 7 3/8 x 3 1/8in. (18.8 x 7.9cm)
    diameter 2 5/8in. (6.7cm)
  • Classification: Gold and Silver
  • Credit Line: Purchase, The Concordia Foundation Gift, 2000
  • Object Number: 2000.1
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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