Spoons
Unknown Artist
14th century
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
07.228.85a: L. 7 5/16 in. (18.5 cm) W. 1 3/16 in. (3 cm) D. 9/16 in. (1.5 cm) 07.228.85b: L. 7 1/16 in. (18 cm) W. 1 3/16 in. (3 cm) D. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm) 07.228.85d: L. 7 1/16 in. (18 cm) W. 1 3/16 in. (3 cm) D. 1 in. (2.5 cm)
Classification
Metal
Department
Islamic Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1907
Accession Number
07.228.85a, b, d
Art Historical Context
These exquisite silver spoons, dating to the 14th, hail from the Islamic world and exemplify the refined metalworking traditions of the medieval Islamic era. Crafted from gleaming silver, they measure around 7 inches in length slender proportions—such as 7 5/16 inches for one (07.228.85a)—making them practical yet elegant utensils for daily use. Acquired through the Rogers Fund in 1907 and now housed in the Metropolitan Museum Art's Department of Islamic Art, they a rare survival of functional luxury objects from this vibrant period. In the 14th century, Islamic artisans excelled in silver cr...