Spoon

Swedish

18th century

Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information

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Provenance

Title: Spoon
Date: 18th century
Culture: Swedish
Medium: Gilt bronze
Dimensions: Length: 7 in. (17.8 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Gilt Bronze
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Samuel P. Avery, 1897
Object Number: 97.2.274
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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