Object type
toothpick
Fabric
medieval goldsmith
Culture/period
Medieval and modern
Materials
copper
Technique
casting
Mint
Production date
1300 / 1350
Current location
Exposició permanent
Archaeological site
Carrer de la Font 7-9
Township
Tàrrega (Europa, Espanya, Catalunya, Lleida, Urgell)
Dimensions
63 x 6 x 6 mm
Description
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Piece consisting of a straight stem with a round cross-section that becomes an oval spoon at one end, and a small sphere at the other end. The stem is decorated with a concentric moulding in the centre and preserves remains of a coiled chain. A piece of uncertain use with clear precedents in the Roman world. Some small spoons have appeared with tongs fixed to a ring dating from the second century AD. They have traditionally been associated with surgical, cosmetic or hygienic uses.
© Museu comarcal de l'Urgell-Tàrrega
Omeka ID
1185