An Iron Age bronze spoon, believed to have been used for divination, was discovered on the Isle of Man, amongst only 28 such spoons in existence. Dating back to 400-100 BC, this unique find features a broad spoon bowl with spiral designs and crossing lines indicating a potential purpose in ritualistic future-seeing ceremonies. It was found by metal detectorist Rob Middleton and is now on display at the House of Manannan. The spoon's rarity underscores the significance of archaeological discoveries in understanding prehistoric activities on the island.
The Iron Age bronze spoon, one of only 28 known in the world, was discovered on the Isle of Man, suggesting rich prehistoric ritual significance.
Dating to around 400-100 BC, the spoon illustrates potential prehistoric ritual activity on the Isle of Man, highlighting the rarity of such Iron Age finds.
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