The floral wreath depicted on this spoon was made to resemble the loop-handled cross which is the sign for 'life', ankh. An interesting detail is the goose which is suspended from the handle. Together with the lotus flowers, this goose formed part of the funerary offerings.
Present location |
PELIZAEUS-MUSEUM [04/030] HILDESHEIM |
Inventory number |
6321 |
Dating |
18TH DYNASTY |
Archaeological Site |
UNKNOWN |
Category |
SPOON |
Material |
WOOD |
Technique |
SCULPTURED |
Height |
17.1 cm |
Width |
6.3 cm |
Depth |
1.2 cm |