Ancient Roman Bronze Handle of a situla with two attachments - 17 cm
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Ancient Roman bronze handle of a situla with two head-shaped attachments, dating to the 2nd–3rd centuries AD, 22 cm wide by 17 cm high.
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Large handle of a situla with two attachments in the shape of a head.
Dimensions: 22 x 17 cm.
Roman Empire, 2nd-3rd centuries AD.
Situla is the Latin word for bucket or pail, and it defines a variety of elaborate bucket-shaped vessels, usually with a carrying handle at the top. The handle could be accommodated at either side of the situla with a pair of attachments. These attachments usually represented bearded male characters, such as Jupiter, Ocean or the Lares gods.
Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from a private collector (J.S.), owned before 70's.
The Supplier warrants that he obtained this lot legally. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Important: For destinations out of Spanish territory: all our objects will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks.
Large handle of a situla with two attachments in the shape of a head.
Dimensions: 22 x 17 cm.
Roman Empire, 2nd-3rd centuries AD.
Situla is the Latin word for bucket or pail, and it defines a variety of elaborate bucket-shaped vessels, usually with a carrying handle at the top. The handle could be accommodated at either side of the situla with a pair of attachments. These attachments usually represented bearded male characters, such as Jupiter, Ocean or the Lares gods.
Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from a private collector (J.S.), owned before 70's.
The Supplier warrants that he obtained this lot legally. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Important: For destinations out of Spanish territory: all our objects will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
2nd-3rd centuries AD
Name of object
Handle of a situla with two attachments
Acquired from
Private collection
Material
Bronze
Condition
Good
Height
17 cm
Width
22 cm
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