10th-12th century AD. A carved bone spoon with tapering U-shaped shank, a shallow oval-shaped bowl at one end, a broader, U-sectioned bowl at the other; geometric motifs to the upper face between two circumferential collars, diagonal hatching to both side faces; a tactile piece with variations in colouration. 20.8 grams, 17cm (6 3/4"). From the collection of a Surrey gentleman; acquired 1970-1980.[No Reserve]