Silver paten and spoons

Byzantine and Christian Museum, Athens, Greece

Material: Silver
Date range: 7th century AD
Origin: Unknown (likely Byzantine period)

A collection of silver tableware: A large, circular paten (a plate used in the Eucharist). It has a slightly raised rim and a visible solar cross at the center. Surrounding the paten is a symmetrical arrangement of several spoons. These spoons are small with round bowls and long, narrow handles.

Museum label reference: Silver tableware: patens, plates, spoons. 7th c. BXM 893-896, 901-908

Original Text: Ασημένια επιτραπέζια σκεύη. Δίσκοι, πινάκια, κουτάλια. 7ος αι.

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Byzantine silver tableware including a paten and spoons, 7th century

Taken on Monday 01st of July 2019

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Genre: 7th century AD

Source: Athens, Greece

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