Coptic bone ladle with engraved cross?

Discussion in 'Tribal Art' started by Giuseppe65, Mar 12, 2020.

  1. Giuseppe65

    Giuseppe65 Active Member

    Dear friends
    I found this bone ladle in a market. I think it could be a ladle of Coptic origin because of the cross engraved at the base.
    However, I would like to have the opinion of someone more experienced than me on this.
    Thanks again
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    Giuseppe65, Mar 12, 2020
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  2. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    Your cup is made of horn (not bone). It could be from many places, but I don't see anything Coptic about it. I would look toward eastern Europe, but that it just a guess.
     
    2manybooks, Mar 12, 2020
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  3. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    I agree, horn. And no reason to believe it is Coptic. It could have been made anywhere.
    The cross design has even length arms, that is the only similarity with a Coptic cross. Many types of crosses and sun symbols have even length arms, and I have never seen a Coptic cross that looks this 'feathery'.
     
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  4. bluumz

    bluumz Quite Busy

    No bones about it, it's horn. :hilarious::hilarious::smuggrin::rolleyes:
    (The Coptic part, I know nothing about.)
     
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  5. Giuseppe65

    Giuseppe65 Active Member

    Thank you
    Can it be something else and not a cross?
     
    Giuseppe65, Mar 12, 2020
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  6. flipper

    flipper Striving to face adversity with tact and humor

    How about a simple "libation" cup, as opposed to a full on Viking horn tankard?
     
    flipper, Mar 12, 2020
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  7. Giuseppe65

    Giuseppe65 Active Member

    Yee. It could be. I am living in Sweden....
     
    Giuseppe65, Mar 13, 2020
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