Ancient Roman Bronze Libation Bowl Circa 100-300 AD This bronze bowl has a wide, deep form with gently sloping sides leading to a thick rim. In Roman times, a libation was a ritual offering of liquid, typically wine, poured out to honour gods, spirits of the dead or the Genius of individuals and places. Performed at domestic shrines, in public cult and at banquets, libations accompanied prayers and sacrifice: a portion of the liquid was poured on an altar, hearth or the ground, sometimes from a special shallow bowl (patera), while the remainder might be consumed by participants. Libations were made at the opening and closing of meals, at festivals, during vows and dedications, and in funerary rites. Dimensions: 18cm x 18cm x 5g Provenance: Private European Collection; formerly acquired from old UK and European collection formed since the 1970s. Disclaimer: NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE of THE EUROPEAN UNION. All items will be shipped from Belgium. The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits. The seller will not ship outside the EU.