Cygnus, Roman Brass Spoon

Give Cygnus, Roman Brass Spoon

Cygnus, a Roman spoon made of brass with an oval bowl and a swan's head-shaped handle

In general, Roman ancient spoons can be divided into two basic types:

While the cochlear (pl. cochlearia ) has a smaller spoon (the so-called spoon ) and another straight and pointed one.
It had a stem with a sharp end, the ligule (pl. ligulae ), usually larger and heavier, was characterized by a rather generous shape and
Often an oval bowl and handle with a rounded end or decorative knob.

The cygnus (pl. cigni ) represented a special form of ligule. Like the standard ligule, this spoon had a large shape.
Oval spoon bowl. However, it was fitted with a shortened, backward-bent handle decorated with a stylized waterfowl or
Swan head (in Latin, swan = cygnus , hence the name).

This type of spoon with an unmistakable handle is attributed to late antiquity (approx. 4th/5th centuries AD). During excavations
Late Roman cigni made of common and noble metals (bronze, silver) with different handle variants were unearthed.
Archaeological circles believe that these short spoons were used primarily as dining spoons.
Examination of various finds, in particular analysis of their signs of use, suggests that they are most likely to be
It is used as a tablespoon/soup spoon to remove liquid foods from bowls or cups with curved walls.
It cannot be ruled out that swan spoons were also used as spoons for serving liquids.

This reproduction of a swan neck spoon with a large, deep almond-shaped bowl (oval-shaped bowl with a slight point) is now available.
Made of brass. The short S-shaped handle ends with an outward-facing swan's head. This beautiful piece
Roman cutlery is ideal for experiencing history and is a beautiful addition to any Roman's equipment.
Reenactors.



Details:

- Material: brass

- Total length: approx. 9.6cm

- Handle dimensions: approx. 3.5 cm long / 2.3 cm high

- Bowl dimensions: approx. 6.4 cm long / 3.2 cm wide (at widest point).
- Weight: approx. 23 g


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Not suitable for direct contact with food.

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