Antique Altar vessel - Bronze - 1900-1910





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Bronze museum reproduction of the Ivy Vase, an antique ceremonial cup in classical style dating from 1900–1910, Italian origin, with dimensions 13 cm depth, 13.5 cm height and 15 cm width, weighing 1.055 kg, in good used condition with minor signs of aging and stains.
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Museum reproduction in bronze of the Ivy Vase
The Ivy Vase is an ancient ceremonial cup from the classical era, characterized by relief decorations depicting ivy leaves and side handles. The original belongs to the tradition of Greek or Roman pottery and metallurgy, where ivy symbolized Dionysus, the god of wine, and was frequently used as a decorative motif on vessels intended for banquets and rituals. These museum reproductions in bronze were mainly made in the 19th and early 20th centuries as souvenirs of the Grand Tour or as faithful copies for collectors and museums.
The museum reproductions of the Ivy Vase are particularly appreciated by collectors of neoclassical bronzes, enthusiasts of classical archaeology, and those who wish to enrich their home with objects of refined historical elegance. Their charm lies in the faithful reproduction of ancient forms, in the quality of bronze casting, and in the decorative value that evokes the atmosphere of great archaeological collections. These pieces represent a bridge between past and present, bearing witness to the Romantic admiration for classical antiquity.
Seller's Story
Museum reproduction in bronze of the Ivy Vase
The Ivy Vase is an ancient ceremonial cup from the classical era, characterized by relief decorations depicting ivy leaves and side handles. The original belongs to the tradition of Greek or Roman pottery and metallurgy, where ivy symbolized Dionysus, the god of wine, and was frequently used as a decorative motif on vessels intended for banquets and rituals. These museum reproductions in bronze were mainly made in the 19th and early 20th centuries as souvenirs of the Grand Tour or as faithful copies for collectors and museums.
The museum reproductions of the Ivy Vase are particularly appreciated by collectors of neoclassical bronzes, enthusiasts of classical archaeology, and those who wish to enrich their home with objects of refined historical elegance. Their charm lies in the faithful reproduction of ancient forms, in the quality of bronze casting, and in the decorative value that evokes the atmosphere of great archaeological collections. These pieces represent a bridge between past and present, bearing witness to the Romantic admiration for classical antiquity.

