Apostle spoon
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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. The sword identifies the apostle as Saint Paul. The decoration of the lower part of the stem, depicting Judith holding the head of Holofernes, is typical for the harbor city Enkhuizen, affluent thanks to its overseas trade with the East Indies
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