A Late Roman Silver Spoon, Late Roman Period, ca. 3rd - 5th century CE Sculpture - Bronze held connotations of lasting for

held connotations of lasting for eternity

Margaret Napangardi Brown was born in 1940 at Mount Doreen Station

Trans-Jordan

the care lavished on details of face and hair recalls the Parthian approach to figural representation that makes direct eye contact with the viewer

Provenance: New Jersey private collection

A Late Roman Silver Spoon, Late Roman Period, ca. 3rd - 5th century CE Sculpture - Bronze held connotations of lasting forRoman spoons stand out as a notable cultural artifacts, often considered a treasured personal possession. Spoons crafted from precious metals were esteemed so highly that they frequently appeared in the inventories of noble households. Their desirability is underscored by the discovery of silver spoons in various treasure hoards, a testament to their valued status. This fine example features a shallow, circular bowl and a fluted back end. The handle