Spoon
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Spoon

TitleSpoon
Date918–1392 10th century
Mediumsilver bronze
ClassificationMetalwork
OriginKorea, Goryeo dynasty (918–1392) Korea
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineSpoon (은동 수저 [銀銅匙]), 918–1392. Korea, Goryeo dynasty (918–1392). Silver bronze; overall: 27.1 cm (10 11/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, General Income Fund, 1917.345
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Spoon” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 918–1392. It is executed in silver bronze and classified as metalwork. 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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