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Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1245   CAS 0389-1245; Cream skimmer / spoon
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Cream skimmer / spoon
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country Pakistan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1714
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper
Description One piece copper spoon used to skim cream; Round shallow bowl with multiple perforations creating a geometric, floral-like design; Straight handle with Arabic calligraphy on the proximal end; Writing reads “El Hajj Hasan [Year] 1125” [Hasan who has made the pilgrimage to Mecca, Gregorian year 1713-1714].
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.7, Width = 10.7, Length = 28.8