Hammered Silver Spoon
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Hammered Silver Spoon

TitleHammered Silver Spoon
Date8th–mid-16th century 8th century
MediumSilver (hammered), gilt
ClassificationMetal-Implements
OriginPeru; north coast (?) Peru; north coast
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Cummings, 1964
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Hammered Silver Spoon” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 8th–mid-16th century. It is executed in silver (hammered), gilt and classified as metal-implements. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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