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Transverse strainer-spoons from the Hoxne hoard, Roman Britain, buried in the 5th century. The gilded decoration shows Oceanus or a similar marine deity with dolphins. These two spoons are of unknown use, but they may have been used for lifting solid pieces of food out of a liquid, such as whole fruit served in a bowl of water. The Hoxne (pronounced 'Hoxon') hoard is the richest find of treasure from Roman Britain. Alongside the approximately 15,000 coins were many other precious objects, buried for safety at a time when Britain was passing out of Roman control. P AND EE, P.1994 4-8 62;P AND EE, P.1994 4-8 63.

Location British Museum/London/Great Britain

Unique Identifier ART201057

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 4467px × 3908px

Photo Credit Erich Lessing / Art Resource, NY

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