Ancient Roman Bronze Libations bowl, Patera
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Ancient Roman bronze ritual libations vessel / patera, with globular rounded body and broad open mouth with folded rim. The vessel is fitted with a separate long flat handle attachment, secured by a thin bronze band encircling the upper body just below the rim. The handle assembly remains in place and can still move slightly.
-> Bronze handled vessels of this kind could serve practical domestic functions or in ritual contexts, including the pouring of libations or other ceremonial offerings.
Condition: Good ancient and uncleaned condition with age-related wear, surface irregularities, and deposits. The vessel remains complete overall. The separate handle attachment and encircling bronze strip are preserved and still movable slightly in place beneath the folded rim. There are visible dents, deformation, encrustation of sand and surface corrosion consistent with age.
Size: ± 165 x 94 x 69 mm
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for all lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
-> Bronze domestic vessels occupied an important place in Roman daily life and ranged from simple utilitarian wares to finely made household and table equipment. Handled examples were especially practical, allowing safer lifting, carrying, or pouring, while their durable bronze construction made them suitable for repeated use over long periods.
Roman bronze-working reached a high standard, and even functional utensils were often carefully proportioned and thoughtfully constructed. Objects such as this show how separate fittings and attachments could be integrated into useful vessel forms. At the same time, the boundary between domestic and ritual equipment in the Roman world was not always strict, and some bronze vessels may also have played a role in offerings, washing, or libation ceremonies.
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*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Ancient Roman bronze ritual libations vessel / patera, with globular rounded body and broad open mouth with folded rim. The vessel is fitted with a separate long flat handle attachment, secured by a thin bronze band encircling the upper body just below the rim. The handle assembly remains in place and can still move slightly.
-> Bronze handled vessels of this kind could serve practical domestic functions or in ritual contexts, including the pouring of libations or other ceremonial offerings.
Condition: Good ancient and uncleaned condition with age-related wear, surface irregularities, and deposits. The vessel remains complete overall. The separate handle attachment and encircling bronze strip are preserved and still movable slightly in place beneath the folded rim. There are visible dents, deformation, encrustation of sand and surface corrosion consistent with age.
Size: ± 165 x 94 x 69 mm
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for all lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
-> Bronze domestic vessels occupied an important place in Roman daily life and ranged from simple utilitarian wares to finely made household and table equipment. Handled examples were especially practical, allowing safer lifting, carrying, or pouring, while their durable bronze construction made them suitable for repeated use over long periods.
Roman bronze-working reached a high standard, and even functional utensils were often carefully proportioned and thoughtfully constructed. Objects such as this show how separate fittings and attachments could be integrated into useful vessel forms. At the same time, the boundary between domestic and ritual equipment in the Roman world was not always strict, and some bronze vessels may also have played a role in offerings, washing, or libation ceremonies.
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
1st century AD
Name of object
Libations bowl, Patera
Acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Year acquired
2025
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Fair
Previous owner acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Previous owner - year acquired
2025
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
Sold by
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
