Ancient indian spoon

zain · Apr 20, 2009

Hi everybody here!
i m from pakistan and i found a spoon while digging for home.If any body can solve my problem in identifying its age and value i will be thankfull to that.

IronSpike · Apr 20, 2009

Cool spoon :icon_sunny:

What does the back look like?

IronSpike · Apr 20, 2009

I can't help with the scene motive in the spoon. I'm sure someone this forum will be able to provide info.

By the way: Welcome to Tnet :thumbsup:

How big is the spoon?

DCMatt · Apr 20, 2009

What scene is depicted in the bowl of the spoon? It looks like someone fighting a giant scorpion. Am I correct? :dontknow:

DCMatt

IronSpike · Apr 20, 2009

Or maybe it's only the tale of a serpent? The serpent head is about midway on the spoon with another man fighting it.

Bigcypresshunter · Apr 20, 2009

Brass or Silver?

Angelo · Apr 20, 2009

They are called Figural Spoons.

Tony

lostcauses · Apr 20, 2009

made in Siam or Thailand.

zain · Apr 21, 2009

bigcypresshunter said:
Brass or Silver?

It is made of bronze

zain · Apr 21, 2009

DCMatt said:
What scene is depicted in the bowl of the spoon? It looks like someone fighting a giant scorpion. Am I correct?

DCMatt

No this is a child which holds tail of serpent in his left hand. thnks

zain · Apr 21, 2009

IronSpike said:
I can't help with the scene motive in the spoon. I'm sure someone this forum will be able to provide info.

By the way: Welcome to Tnet

How big is the spoon?

the spoon is exactly 6 inch long

DCMatt said:
What scene is depicted in the bowl of the spoon? It looks like someone fighting a giant scorpion. Am I correct?

DCMatt

IronSpike said:
Cool spoon

What does the back look like?

the back is clean i mean no such figures are on the back.

IronSpike · Apr 21, 2009

Could it be a temple spoon?

http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/photo930325.htm

IronSpike · Apr 21, 2009

Is it Kaliya serpent?

http://www.dollsofindia.com/product/HI52/

DCMatt · Apr 22, 2009

It is a Hindu ritual spoon featuring Siva, Parvati, and their son Kartikeya (in the bowl). Pictured is a modern spoon:

You will need an expert to determine the age.

DCMatt

IronSpike · Apr 22, 2009

Great ID DCMatt :thumbsup:

zain · Apr 22, 2009

DCMatt said:
It is a Hindu ritual spoon featuring Siva, Parvati, and their son Kartikeya (in the bowl). Pictured is a modern spoon:

You will need an expert to determine the age.

DCMatt

thanks DCMatt for the job