Spoon
(16th century)
Medium
silver, silver-gilt, textile cone (Conus textile)
Measurements
1.4 × 2.9 × 12.4 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr Stanley Lipscombe, 1956
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Physical description
Annointing spoon, with gilt handle ornament.
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