Name/Title
LadleEntry/Object ID
00.342.1Description
Copper ladle with an iron handle. The handle contains a reverse scroll tip used for hanging.Use
Ladles are essential kitchen tools used to scoop liquids into other vessels. Their long handles allow users to maintain a safe distance from hot soups or stocks, reducing not only the risk of burns but also contamination.Context
Copper—a naturally occurring metal—has been used by humans for thousands of years. Its malleability allowed it to gradually replace stone as the preferred material, eventually giving way to bronze, a more durable metal created by smelting copper with tin. Although copper's use has diminished over the centuries, it remains popular in construction for its corrosion resistance and excellent conductivity, as well as in decorative household elements.Dimensions
Length
14 inDiameter
4-1/8 in