ROMAN BRONZE PATERA HANDLE WITH RAM'S HEAD AND SILVER INLAY
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Ca. 1-200 AD A finely modelled, hollow cast bronze patera handle composed of a ribbed tube decorated on both ends with beaded collars. One end terminates in a head of a ram with well-defined facial features and a pair of impressive recurving horns. The patera was used for serving drinks and food at banquets, or for carrying libations used in religious ceremonies and funerals. For a similar see The British Museum, London - Accession number: 102478.Size: L:20mm / W:120mm ; 265gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.
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ROMAN BRONZE PATERA HANDLE WITH RAM'S HEAD AND SILVER INLAY
Estimate £450 - £900
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