Long-Handled Spoon Inscribed in Arabic with Good Wishes
Object type: Mixing spoon
Department: Islamic Art
Artist: Mahmud ibn Muhammad ibn Abi al-Hasan
Artist role: Maker
Date: 11th century
Medium: High-tin bronze alloy; cast, chased, and drilled
Dimensions: H.  25 1/8  (63.8 cm) 
Diam. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)
Depth. 1 in.  (2.5 cm)
Classification: Metal
Geography: Made in    Iran possibly Khurasan 
Credit line: Purchase, The Page and Otto Marx Jr. Foundation Gift, Rogers Fund, Eva D. Balamuth and Persian Heritage Foundation Gifts, and funds from various donors, 2002
Accession year: 2002
Tags: Arabic