Ancient indian spoon

[zain]

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.

 

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[IronSpike]

Cool spoon

What does the back look like?

 

[IronSpike]

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?

 

[DCMatt]

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

DCMatt

 

[IronSpike]

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]

Brass or Silver?

 

[Angelo]

They are called Figural Spoons.

Tony

 

[lostcauses]

made in Siam or Thailand.

 

[zain]

Brass or Silver?

It is made of bronze

 

[zain]

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]

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

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

DCMatt

Cool spoon

What does the back look like?

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

 

[IronSpike]

Could it be a temple spoon?

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

 

[IronSpike]

Is it Kaliya serpent?

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

 

[DCMatt]

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]

Great ID DCMatt

 

[zain]

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