Serving spoon 1767 - 1768

This serving spoon was made in the 18th century by Louis-Antoine Taillepied. At first glance, it's a simple utensil, but consider the spoon as a symbolic vessel. The bowl shape, reminiscent of ancient chalices, evokes ideas of nourishment and communal sustenance, reflecting a deep-seated human need to share and nurture. This isn't just a tool for eating; it's a carrier of shared history. From the sacred vessels used in religious rituals to the humble utensils of everyday life, spoons have always been closely linked to notions of sustenance, communion, and social bonding. Think of the shared bowl, or the ceremonial ladle. The handle, with its subtle curves, leads us back to ideas of fluidity and continuous movement. The spoon has served as a symbol, evolving with us while maintaining its connection to core human needs. The act of sharing and the idea of the vessel unite in the collective unconscious, constantly appearing through history.