Ancient Roman Large Bronze Handled Storage Vessel c.1st-2nd century AD.
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Ancient Roman Large Bronze Handled Storage Vessel c.1st-2nd century AD. Size 13 1/2 inches high, 11 1/4 inches diameter. Very large bronze storage jar having a tapered bulbous body with a flared collar rim. Opposing separately cast heavy bronze ribbed handles with large leaf type connection plates with geometric decorated borders. Overall excellent strong blue-green surface patina. Scattered losses and areas of restoration to the body, large, open hole in the shoulder that had been previously restored, and an open hole along the base rim. One loose piece of broken restoration included. Quite rare in this large size. Provenance: Private NJ. collection, acquired 1950â€Ã¢â€žÂ¢s-1960â€Ã¢â€žÂ¢s. By descent to family.
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Ancient Roman Large Bronze Handled Storage Vessel c.1st-2nd century AD.
Estimate $4,000 - $6,000
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