A finely cast and hammered Sasanian bronze bowl featuring a hemispherical shape with a rounded base. The rim is reinforced with a band of thicker bronze, creating a subtle ridge below the mouth. The base of the interior is decorated with a subtle incised circle. Patination, earthly encrustations, and signs of wear, such as scratches, to the surface. Subtle surface cracks, particularly visible on the exterior. In the Iron Age Mediterranean, handles and footless bronze bowls featuring hemispherical containers and curved profiles were richly ornamented with Greek and Etruscan motifs. However, bronze bowls of this kind originated in the ancient Near East during the Iron Age. Differing from the Greek and Etruscan parallels that were normally used for religious occasions, ancient Near Eastern bronze bowls were used by the elite as a daily luxurious object. Measurements: (circa) W 13.2cm x H 4.6cm Provenance: Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. N.B. Delivery may be longer due to the busier period and we do not guarantee delivery before Christmas. Items paid for after the 19th December will be shipped after the New Year (week commencing on the 5th January 2026). **There will be an additional fee incurred for returned shipments due to buyer’s non-response to customs enquiries and/or unsuccessful delivery attempts.**