Ladle, late 4th or early 3rd century BCE
Ancient Greekexpand_more
Silverexpand_more
Gift of the estate of Margaret Crosbyexpand_more 72.104
Not on Viewexpand_more
This elegant ladle and sieve in the form of a grape leaf were used to strain particulates (skins, seeds, and stems) from and to serve wine. They were found together in Arcarnania, in southwestern Greece. The Greeks mixed their wine with water, and regarded the consumption of undiluted wine as uncivilized.
Details
- Title
- Ladle
- Role
- Artist
- Dimension
- 10 3/8 in. (26.35 cm)
- Accession Number
- 72.104
- Curator Approved
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