Ancient Roman Bronze Key (No Reserve Price)
No. 84051659
Ancient Roman Bronze Dish (No Reserve Price)
No. 84051659
Ancient Roman Bronze Dish (No Reserve Price)
A finely cast Ancient Roman miniature bronze dish. The body is smooth and hemispherical with a rounded base and a thin everted lip. The vessel is in good condition, featuring earthy encrustations and a green patina all over the body.
During the Roman period, vessels were made in great quantity and manufactured in diverse materials, including glass, pottery, stone and metal. Metal-based vessels were usually manufactured from copper alloys, widely available in the ancient Mediterranean. The properties of bronze allowed vessels to be manufactured by either casting or hammering, thus enabling a relatively fast production.
Measurements: Diameter~9.5cm, Height~6.3cm
Provenance: Ex Collection of a deceased Japanese gentleman, collection acquired 1970-2010.
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