Spoon (one of a set)
Antonio Gentili (Antonio da Faenza) · late 16th century
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What the record supports
This silver spoon, described as "one of a set," was crafted by Antonio Gentili (Antonio da Faenza) in the late 16th century. It measures 6 15/16 × 1 15/16 × 1 3/4 inches (17.6 × 4.9 × 4.4 cm) and is classified as Metalwork-Silver. The Metropolitan Museum of Art acquired it through the Rogers Fund in 1947.
Details regarding the spoon's specific culture, provenance, exhibition history, or supporting literature are not provided in the catalogue record. The artist's authority record is also not available.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection includes other works by or related to Antonio Gentili, such as a "Knife (one of a set)" and a "Banquet of the Gods," both dated to the late 16th century or after 1585 respectively. A "Drawing (design for fork and spoon)" from circa 1580 is also held there.
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