A charming silver spoon, the interior of the bowl is engraved with a rabbit nibbling a carrot (?). Eating rabbits are a frequent #Roman motif. It was probably thought to represent enjoying life, since rabbits were associated with vitality and fertility. 1/2#RomanArchaeology pic.twitter.com/JkJl4BAtMD
— Nina Willburger (@DrNWillburger) December 26, 2021
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