Tibetan Silver Spoon

A turquoise cabochon, flanked by a pair of leaf-shaped bowls.

Tibetan silversmiths made this spoon in silver in the 20th century. Spoons with two bowls are commonly associated with measuring or tasting, and also serve as personal ornaments. A scalloped bezel at the center holds a green-blue stone. On each side the bar broadens into a leaf-shaped bowl engraved with veins, one larger than the other. The surface shows a soft, rubbed grey tone, with darker lines in the engraving. The turquoise is smooth and rounded, set slightly proud of its bezel.

About five inches long. Serve nothing, display everything.