Ancient Roman Silver cochlearium spoon
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An ancient Roman solid silver cochlearium spoon, 142 × 23 mm, weighing 13.34 g, dating to the 3rd–4th century AD, in Good condition.
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An ancient Roman solid silver spoon (cochlearium)
Shallow spoon made from a high silver alloy, known as a cochlearium in Latin. Tear-shaped bowl with markings inside, and the handle dwindles to a point at the end for use in extracting snails or seafood from their shells. The bowl is joined to the handle by a curved, thick piece of silver. The spoon is a fascinating cultural object, often a prized personal item at a time when the average person owned very little; spoons made of precious metal were so highly valued that they were often listed in inventories of noble households. In fact, they were so treasured that cochlearia made of silver have been found in treasure hoards.
For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 1981,0201.79.
Material: solid silver
Weight: 13.34 gram
Date: Roman, 3rd – 4th century AD
Measurement: overall: 142 x 23 mm
Condition: Extremely fine condition
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Previously the property from a French art dealer; acquired on the European art market in the 1990s
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An ancient Roman solid silver spoon (cochlearium)
Shallow spoon made from a high silver alloy, known as a cochlearium in Latin. Tear-shaped bowl with markings inside, and the handle dwindles to a point at the end for use in extracting snails or seafood from their shells. The bowl is joined to the handle by a curved, thick piece of silver. The spoon is a fascinating cultural object, often a prized personal item at a time when the average person owned very little; spoons made of precious metal were so highly valued that they were often listed in inventories of noble households. In fact, they were so treasured that cochlearia made of silver have been found in treasure hoards.
For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 1981,0201.79.
Material: solid silver
Weight: 13.34 gram
Date: Roman, 3rd – 4th century AD
Measurement: overall: 142 x 23 mm
Condition: Extremely fine condition
International registered Delivery.
Provenance: The Supplier warrants that it has obtained this lot in a legal manner.
Previously the property from a French art dealer; acquired on the European art market in the 1990s
Important information:
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement was 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.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
3rd - 4th century AD
Name of object
cochlearium spoon
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2021
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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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.
