Roman, late Republic to early Imperial Period, ca. 1st century BCE to 1st century CE. A stunning bronze oinochoe (pouring vessel) with a slightly-concave ring base, a globular body, and a rounded shoulder which gracefully tapers to a short, cylindrical neck. The neck then broadens into a wide trefoil spout with a lipped and flared rim. The sinuous handle is held in place with three small rivets and decorated with a floral design just beneath the rim, then arches upwards before trailing downwards to its heart-adorned terminal. Both the handle and body have a rough, age-worn texture, though smooth areas inside areas of the rim as well as the base are still observable. The blue-green patina as well as the deep russet and emerald hued patina make for an incredible surface. Size: 3.25" W x 4.5" H (8.3 cm x 11.4 cm).

Early Roman bronze oinochoe in good condition or better, like this one, are quite rare. Here is another example of such an oinochoe from Christie's: http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/Lot/a-roman-bronze-trefoil-oinochoe-circa-1st-5747601-details.aspx

Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection

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Surface wear commensurate with age, minor nicks to rim, handle, and base, with light areas of roughness, otherwise intact and choice. Light earthen deposits as well as beautiful russet, green, and blue-green patina throughout.