Cingus brass Roman spoon. This reproduction of a cignus with a large and deep almond-shaped bowl (oval with a slightly pointed tip) is made of brass. The short handle depicts an outward-facing swan's head on an S-shaped coiled neck.
Do you like Roman history? Are you passionate about the era and love to recreate it? Then this Cingus Brass Roman Spoon is just the thing for you. With its design faithful to the utensils of ancient Rome, this piece of cutlery is ideal for any Roman re-enactor who wants to immerse himself in the past and experience history firsthand.
But it is not only an article for history lovers, it is also a piece of great aesthetic and functional value. Its dimensions are perfect, with a length of 9.6 cm and a weight of 23 grams, which makes it comfortable and manageable to use on any occasion. In addition, its manufacturing material in brass gives it an elegant and resistant appearance.
The Cingus brass Roman spoon stands out for its large and deep almond-shaped bowl, which allows you to collect the perfect amount of liquid or food without spilling anything. Its short handle depicts an outward-facing swan's head on an S-shaped rolled neck, giving it a unique and distinctive touch.
Do not miss the opportunity to have this beautiful piece of Roman cutlery in your collection. Use it in your theme banquets or as a decoration element in your home. It will certainly be the center of attention and will arouse the interest of all who see it.
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Ancient Roman spoons are commonly classified into two main types: While the cochlearium (pl. cochlearia) had a smaller bowl (also called a head) and a straight handle that tapered to a sharp point, the larger and heavier ligula (pl. ligulae) featured a rather generously sized bowl, often oval, and a handle with a rounded end or finial.
The cignus (Pl. cigni) was a particular type of ligula. This spoon also had a large oval-shaped bowl, but was equipped, unlike the common ligula, with a shortened, curved handle ending in a stylized head of a water bird or swan (Latin swan = cygnus, hence the name ).
This type of distinctively handled spoon is assigned to Late Antiquity (ca. 4th/5th century AD). Several excavations unearthed late Roman cigni made from common and noble metals (bronze, silver) and with various variations of this particular handle shape. Archaeologists believe that these short-handled spoons were primarily general-purpose eating spoons. Close examination of a number of finds, especially analysis of specific wear marks, suggests that they were most likely designed as spoons for scooping liquid foods out of bowls with curved walls. However, it cannot be ruled out that swan-headed spoons were also used as serving implements for pouring liquids.
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