• Ancient Ligula: Roman brass spoon
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Ancient Ligula: Roman brass spoon

$49.98 USD
$49.98 USD
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Highlights

The Ligula is an authentically reconstructed Roman spoon made of brass, distinguished by its characteristic oval bowl.

  • Detailed replica of an ancient Roman serving spoon made of high-quality brass
  • Distinctive, deep almond-shaped bowl for a historically accurate appearance
  • Step-shaped transition to the handle with a decorative spherical knob at the end
  • Convenient overall length of approximately 14.5 cm with a light weight of about 16 g
  • Ideal accessory for living history, reenactment, and for complementing historical cutlery sets
Manufacturer's specifications

Deepeeka Exports P Ltd, D-78 Saket, 250001, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India, info@deepeeka.com
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Ancient Ligula: Roman brass spoon
Ancient Ligula: Roman brass spoon
Ancient Ligula: Roman brass spoon

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Questions about the product Ancient Ligula: Roman brass spoon

How long is this Roman Ligula spoon made of brass and what is the characteristic shape of its bowl?

This Roman Ligula spoon made of brass has a total length of approximately 14.5 cm. Its bowl is characterized by a distinctive oval shape.
What material was used for this Roman ligula spoon, and for what kind of food was it particularly suitable in antiquity?

This Roman ligula spoon is made of solid brass. In antiquity, this type of spoon, with its large, usually oval bowl, was particularly well-suited for liquid and semi-liquid foods such as porridge (puls), stews, soups, sauces, or desserts.
What historical significance did the ligula have in everyday Roman life, and in which areas besides the kitchen was this type of spoon used?

The ligula was a versatile Roman spoon with a typically large, oval bowl. In everyday Roman life, it primarily served as a serving and eating spoon for larger portions and, due to its size, was often a status symbol, even appearing in precious silver sets as grave goods. Besides its use in the kitchen and at mealtimes, this type of spoon was also employed in medicine and cosmetics, for example, for scooping and applying ointments, oils, or medications from deep containers.
What special features does the handle of this brass spoon have at the transition to the bowl and at its end?

The stem transitions into the bowl in a stepped fashion and ends in a small spherical cap.