• Three-pronged Roman brass fork (fuscinula)
  • Three-pronged Roman brass fork (fuscinula)
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Three-pronged Roman brass fork (fuscinula)

$44.98 USD
$44.98 USD
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Highlights

This three-pronged Roman fork made of polished brass is an authentic replica that meticulously recreates the ancient table culture of late antiquity for reenactment purposes.

  • Precise reconstruction of a small late Roman dining fork, known as a fuscinula
  • Made of high-quality brass with an authentic and decorative design
  • Straight handle with simple embellishments and a functional, sharply pointed tip
  • Ideal for living history, Roman reenactment, or as a special collector's item
  • Compact dimensions with a total length of approximately 13.5 cm and a weight of about 5 g
  • Historically accurate design, typically associated with the upper echelons of Roman society
Manufacturer's specifications

Deepeeka Exports P Ltd, D-78 Saket, 250001, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India, info@deepeeka.com
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Three-pronged Roman brass fork (fuscinula)
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Three-pronged Roman brass fork (fuscinula)

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What are the dimensions and weight of this replica of the Roman trident fork?

This brass replica of a Roman trident fork has a total length of approximately 13.5 cm, with the prong measuring approximately 2.8 cm long and 1.4 cm wide. The small fork weighs about 5 g.
What material were Roman forks originally made of, and for which social classes was this cutlery likely intended?

Original Roman forks were mostly made of materials such as bone, wood, bronze, or silver. They served primarily as serving utensils and were therefore more common in the upper classes, such as the upper class or in courtly circles.
What archaeological findings exist regarding the specific use of the fuscinula as a serving or eating fork, and how does this model differ in its shape from the two-pronged furcula?

The fuscinula (Latin for small fork or trident) was primarily used in Roman antiquity as a meat fork in the kitchen or for serving food at the table, since eating while reclining was usually done with the fingers or spoons (ligula, cochlear). Archaeological finds made of brass or bronze attest to its function in carving and serving. The main difference in form between the fuscinula and the two-pronged furcula lies in the number of prongs: while the furcula (small fork) has two prongs, the fuscinula has three, which allowed for more stable handling of larger pieces of meat.