Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze Tool - 13.8 cm - Quenouille (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 250 - € 330
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Description from the seller
Roman bronze spindle topped with a bird.
It is an ancient utensil used for spinning in Roman times, often symbolizing the role of women. It could be made of bronze, ivory, or other materials, and its use was linked to marriage rites or the worship of mother goddesses, who were considered to be those who 'spin the thread of life'.
13.8 cm long.
Belgian private collection
Shipment with tracking number via Bpost, the Belgian postal service.
Roman bronze spindle topped with a bird.
It is an ancient utensil used for spinning in Roman times, often symbolizing the role of women. It could be made of bronze, ivory, or other materials, and its use was linked to marriage rites or the worship of mother goddesses, who were considered to be those who 'spin the thread of life'.
13.8 cm long.
Belgian private collection
Shipment with tracking number via Bpost, the Belgian postal service.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/ Timeframe
1er au 4e siècle
Country of Origin
Italy
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2015
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
13.8 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1975
Width
2 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
Depth
0.5 cm
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Yes
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Quenouille
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