A finely cast and hammered Bronze Age bronze bowl featuring a hemispherical container. Its slightly convex walls render an elegant continuously curved profile, ending in a thin rim. The inside is decorated with six concentric rings, with multiple small circles decorating the centre. The bowl is covered with the beautiful lustre of green and turquoise patination and earthly encrustations due to age. In some areas the patination has come away, revealing the smooth surface underneath. There is a crack running down from the rim of the bowl and a small crack on the other side. In ancient times a number of nomadic populations, such as the Medes and the Kassites, settled in the area. Due to the nomadic nature of the tribes, none of the bronzes were of great size, since it was required for them to be light and portable. Excavated items often included weapons, tools, and finials, as well as small amulets and fittings. Everyday objects are also found including pins and bracelets. Their artwork mainly comprises ornaments, vessels and weapons. Archaeological evidence suggests that the bronze objects often serve ceremonial functions given their funerary contexts. Measurements: Circa D 13.5cm x H 5cm Provenance: Ex London Collection, formed between 1990-present.