Anthropomorphic Bronze Ladle – High Middle Ages.

Ladle (water bag or soup spoon) made of cast and hammered bronze dating from the High Period, circa the 17th century (Louis XIII / Louis XIV era). A beautifully crafted piece of folk art, representative of early French bronze work. Notable features:

• Anthropomorphic decoration: The top of the handle features a hanging eyelet adorned on the underside with a stylized face cast from a single piece, with clean lines characteristic of the period.
• Complete hanging system: The back of the head is fitted with its original double hook, allowing the utensil to be hung from the rim of a cauldron or a rod.
• Foundry mark: A recessed engraved mark (rosette/stylized flower) is present in the lower third of the handle.
• Manufacturing technique: Traces of manual filing on the reverse side and a spoon head with a hammered patina.

Condition:
In perfect working and preserved condition for a piece from this era. No cracks, chips, or tin restorations. Very beautiful original patina, preserving the object’s full authenticity.
Dimensions: Length: 39 cm / Spoon bowl diameter: 10 cm.

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