Roman bronze spoon, used throughout the empire during the second century A.D. known as a "cochlear", with a smaller circular bowl and long pointed handle, the latter had the practical purpose of extracting meat from bones and used primarily for eating snails, shellfish, and eggs.
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Condition: Intact, overall in good condition with minor wear and chipping to extremities.
Provenance: Private collection of Dr Myron Mintz, acquired from the trade in the early 1970's.
