Silver spoon and fork, Imperial, ca. 3rd century , Roman, silver, Length 6 3/8 in. ( cm), Gold and Silver, This elegant

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Silver spoon and fork, Imperial, ca. 3rd century , Roman, silver, Length 6 3/8 in. ( cm), Gold and Silver, This elegant and unusual eating implement doubles as both a spoon and a fork, the latter intended more for picking up food from a serving dish than for eating with from one's own plate. The handle is decorated with a spotted panther, an animal often associated with the god Dionysus

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