Ancient Roman Silver Spoon - 160 mm
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Late Roman to Early Byzantine silver cochlearium spoon with a square-section handle bearing a niello inlaid Greek inscription +ПΟΛΙΧΡΟΝΙΟΥ (Polychroniou) and a Christian cross, dating to the 5th–7th century AD, in good condition with a length of 160 mm, width 23 mm, depth 1 mm and a weight of 24 g, originating from Europe.
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Late Roman to Early Byzantine silver spoon (typically called a cochlearium)
The square-section handle features an ancient Greek inscription written in niello inlay that reads +ПОΛIХРОΝIОY (Polychroniou). Prefaced by a Christian cross This inscription acts as an acronymic acronym or acclamation commonly meaning "long life" or "many years," which was a frequent blessing used in Byzantine society.
Circa:5th.-7th.. Century AD.
Provenance: British collection since the 95s.
Previous Europe collection 80s
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Late Roman to Early Byzantine silver spoon (typically called a cochlearium)
The square-section handle features an ancient Greek inscription written in niello inlay that reads +ПОΛIХРОΝIОY (Polychroniou). Prefaced by a Christian cross This inscription acts as an acronymic acronym or acclamation commonly meaning "long life" or "many years," which was a frequent blessing used in Byzantine society.
Circa:5th.-7th.. Century AD.
Provenance: British collection since the 95s.
Previous Europe collection 80s
Item will be safe pack with a gift box and send with registration and insurance mail
The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement was seen by Catawiki.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information.
The Seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
THE Seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as an analysis of metals(XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Roman
Gross weight
24 g
Century/timeframe
1-3 C Ad.
Number of objects
1
Acquired from
Private collection
Country of origin
Europe
Year acquired
1995
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
160 mm
Width
23 mm
Depth
1 mm
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
