Ancient Roman, Empire A pair of Situlahenkel with delicate engraving and an old collection label. Ex-Gorny & Mosch - 86 mm
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A pair of bronze Situlahenkel with fine linear chiselwork from the Roman Imperial period (1st–3rd c. AD), each about 55 × 86 × 9 mm, intact with an old collection label and provenance from Germany.
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A pair of Roman bronze Situla handles with fine chiselling
A matching pair of Roman bronze handles from a situla
Roman Imperial period, 1st–3rd century CE
The two nearly identically worked, sturdy ring handles have a semicircular arc and taper toward the ends. Each ends in narrow, elongated ovals (eyelets) bent back and terminating in finely profiled or chiselled terminal knobs. Through these movable ends, the handles were originally connected to the attachments mounted on the vessel body.
The outer sides of the hoops show a restrained linear chiselling, giving a decorative accent to the otherwise functional form. Situlae—bucket-shaped bronze vessels—belonged in the Roman Imperial period to the high-end table and household equipment and could serve different practical and representational purposes.
Particularly appealing is that both accompanying handles are preserved together. The bronze shows a pronounced green to dark-green patina.
Culture: Roman
Dating: Roman Imperial period, 1st–3rd century CE
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: ca. 55 × 86 × 9 mm
Decor: Linear chiselling and profiled ends
Condition:
Both handles intact
Provenance:
Acquired in 2026 at a German art trade; previously since before 2000 in the private collection of H. L., Rhineland
Old collection label:
The objects are accompanied by a handwritten older collection label. This designates the pieces as “Roman / southern Mediterranean / Bronze handles/ attachments with decorated ends / 1st–3rd century CE” and notes a former price of “together 300”. The label is preserved as part of the collection history and will be handed over with the object.
The invoice is available and will be provided to the buyer together with the collection label.
A pair of Roman bronze Situla handles with fine chiselling
A matching pair of Roman bronze handles from a situla
Roman Imperial period, 1st–3rd century CE
The two nearly identically worked, sturdy ring handles have a semicircular arc and taper toward the ends. Each ends in narrow, elongated ovals (eyelets) bent back and terminating in finely profiled or chiselled terminal knobs. Through these movable ends, the handles were originally connected to the attachments mounted on the vessel body.
The outer sides of the hoops show a restrained linear chiselling, giving a decorative accent to the otherwise functional form. Situlae—bucket-shaped bronze vessels—belonged in the Roman Imperial period to the high-end table and household equipment and could serve different practical and representational purposes.
Particularly appealing is that both accompanying handles are preserved together. The bronze shows a pronounced green to dark-green patina.
Culture: Roman
Dating: Roman Imperial period, 1st–3rd century CE
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: ca. 55 × 86 × 9 mm
Decor: Linear chiselling and profiled ends
Condition:
Both handles intact
Provenance:
Acquired in 2026 at a German art trade; previously since before 2000 in the private collection of H. L., Rhineland
Old collection label:
The objects are accompanied by a handwritten older collection label. This designates the pieces as “Roman / southern Mediterranean / Bronze handles/ attachments with decorated ends / 1st–3rd century CE” and notes a former price of “together 300”. The label is preserved as part of the collection history and will be handed over with the object.
The invoice is available and will be provided to the buyer together with the collection label.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
1. - 3. Jh. n. Chr.
Name of object
A pair of Situlahenkel with delicate engraving and an old collection label. Ex-Gorny & Mosch
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
86 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1999
Width
55 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
Depth
9 mm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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