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Spoon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two metal spoons, one above the other, on a gray background. The spoons are made of a dark metal, likely silver or pewter, with a long handle and a rounded bowl. The top spoon is positioned with the bowl on the left and the handle on the right. The bottom spoon is positioned with the bowl on the right and the handle on the left. Both spoons have three letters stamped on the handle near the bowl: "K R B". The letters are stamped in a small block font. There are small marks and scratches on the surface of both spoons. A small ruler or measuring scale is visible at the bottom left. A small label at the bottom right reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART". The artist and title are: Spoon by unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
1700–1800
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
600 × 423 px
Museum record:
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