Ca. 100-300 AD. A bronze spoon featuring a wide and shallow bowl with a round-section handle, which is both elegant and functional. The spoon's bowl is ideal for scooping up sauces, broths, and other liquids. It is also perfectly balanced, allowing for easy handling and serving. Bronze spoons such as this one were commonly used in ancient Rome for dining and serving food. They were considered luxury items, reserved for the wealthy and elite members of Roman society. Roman dining was a social affair, and the use of fine tableware, such as bronze spoons, was an important part of the dining experience. These spoons were often used to serve exotic and expensive foods.Size: L:190mm / W:45mm ; 35gProvenance: Private London collection; British art market 1990s.