{"product_id":"cignus-cuchara-romana-de-laton","title":"Cygnus, Roman Brass Spoon","description":"\u003ch2\u003e Give Cygnus, Roman Brass Spoon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCygnus, a Roman spoon made of brass with an oval bowl and a swan's head-shaped handle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eIn general, Roman ancient spoons can be divided into two basic types:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e While the \u003ci\u003ecochlear\u003c\/i\u003e (pl. \u003ci\u003ecochlearia\u003c\/i\u003e ) has a smaller spoon (the so-called \u003ci\u003espoon\u003c\/i\u003e ) and another straight and pointed one.\u003cbr\u003e It had a stem with a sharp end, the \u003ci\u003eligule\u003c\/i\u003e (pl. \u003ci\u003eligulae\u003c\/i\u003e ), usually larger and heavier, was characterized by a rather generous shape and\u003cbr\u003e Often an oval bowl and handle with a rounded end or decorative knob.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The \u003ci\u003ecygnus\u003c\/i\u003e (pl. \u003ci\u003ecigni\u003c\/i\u003e ) represented a special form of ligule. Like the standard ligule, this spoon had a large shape.\u003cbr\u003e Oval spoon bowl. However, it was fitted with a shortened, backward-bent handle decorated with a stylized waterfowl or\u003cbr\u003e Swan head (in Latin, swan = \u003ci\u003ecygnus\u003c\/i\u003e , hence the name).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This type of spoon with an unmistakable handle is attributed to late antiquity (approx. 4th\/5th centuries AD). During excavations  \u003cbr\u003eLate Roman cigni made of common and noble metals (bronze, silver) with different handle variants were unearthed.\u003cbr\u003e Archaeological circles believe that these short spoons were used primarily as dining spoons.\u003cbr\u003e Examination of various finds, in particular analysis of their signs of use, suggests that they are most likely to be\u003cbr\u003e It is used as a tablespoon\/soup spoon to remove liquid foods from bowls or cups with curved walls.\u003cbr\u003e It cannot be ruled out that swan spoons were also used as spoons for serving liquids.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This reproduction of a swan neck spoon with a large, deep almond-shaped bowl (oval-shaped bowl with a slight point) is now available.\u003cbr\u003e Made of brass. The short S-shaped handle ends with an outward-facing swan's head. This beautiful piece   \u003cbr\u003eRoman cutlery is ideal for experiencing history and is a beautiful addition to any Roman's equipment.\u003cbr\u003e Reenactors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cfuerte\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Details:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Material: brass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Total length: approx. 9.6cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Handle dimensions: approx. 3.5 cm long \/ 2.3 cm high\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Bowl dimensions: approx. 6.4 cm long \/ 3.2 cm wide (at widest point).\u003cbr\u003e - Weight: approx. 23 g\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLegal notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Not suitable for direct contact with food.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e At \u003cstrong\u003eTienda Medieval,\u003c\/strong\u003e we have thousands of medieval and other period products. Discover them!\u003c\/fuerte\u003e","brand":"BTT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49788837560663,"sku":"1916758300","price":14.98,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/6566\/5623\/files\/1916758300_kleiner_loeffel_mittelalter_lager_kueche_spoon.jpg?v=1736286466","url":"https:\/\/todomedieval.com\/en\/products\/cignus-cuchara-romana-de-laton","provider":"Todo Medieval","version":"1.0","type":"link"}