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Spoon

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From Ashgrove Loch, by Stevenston, Ayrshire

This bone spoon was found on a crannog in Ashgrove Loch in Ayrshire. It dates from around 0 to 300 AD.

The spoon has a long slender handle and a shallow, oval bowl.

Spoons, knives and fingers were the only 'utensils' used for consuming foodstuffs until the Medieval period when forks were added.

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Online ID: 000-100-043-251-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland X.HT 135
Date: Between 0 and 300 AD
Material: Bone
Dimensions: 4.69" L
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Where: Scotland, Ayrshire, Stevenston, Ashgrove Loch
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Description: Bone spoon from Ashgrove Loch, Stevenston, Ayrshire
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