Spoon

Byzantine

5th–6th century

Not on view

Artwork Details

Title: Spoon
Date: 5th–6th century
Geography: Made in Syria
Culture: Byzantine
Medium: Silver, niello
Dimensions: Overall: 9 1/16 x 1 9/16 x 1 1/8 in. (23 x 4 x 2.8 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Silver
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1965
Object Number: 65.87
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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