roman spoon 3rd 4th century ad Helmen Oudheid A Viking seax made after

A Viking seax made after several originals from the 8th to 10th century AD

This hawk is an ideal throwing axe and tool for woodworking or cleaving small pieces of wood

The original was probably made around 75 AD and was found in the territory of the powerful tribe of the Iceni

2 cm diameter

Sole: hardened leather

roman spoon 3rd 4th century ad Helmen Oudheid A Viking seax made afterThis is a reproduction from an original Roman spoon from the 3rd 4th century AD. The bowl is decorated with a panter and a tree. The panter was associated with Bacchus and it is possible that the original was used at cult feasts for this god. The handle is pointed and could be used as some sort of fork.