Spoon
Unknown Artist
16th century
Medium
Silver, enameled
Dimensions
Length: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
Classification
Metalwork-Silver
Culture
German, Freiburg im Breisgau
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Samuel P. Avery, 1897
Accession Number
97.2.168
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About this artwork
"Spoon" from 16th century represents an important work in metalwork-silver. Created in silver, enameled, this work demonstrates technical skill and artistic vision. The artwork reflects aesthetic values of its time, offering insight into artistic practices and cultural context. It demonstrates the evolution of artistic expression and technical methods during this period. Held in a major museum collection, this work serves as documentation of artistic traditions and remains accessible for scholar...