Roman Bronze Cup
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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE. An elegantly-shaped cast-bronze cup, roughly cylindrical in form, with a slight out-turned rim, three miniscule perforations along the upper lip, and sharply flanged base above a round, discoid foot. This vessel was used for drinking, probably in a domestic setting, and is of a style that would be replaced by glass soon thereafter. Size: 2.5" W x 3" H (6.4 cm x 7.6 cm).
Provenance: private California, USA Collection
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#135188
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE. An elegantly-shaped cast-bronze cup, roughly cylindrical in form, with a slight out-turned rim, three miniscule perforations along the upper lip, and sharply flanged base above a round, discoid foot. This vessel was used for drinking, probably in a domestic setting, and is of a style that would be replaced by glass soon thereafter. Size: 2.5" W x 3" H (6.4 cm x 7.6 cm).
Provenance: private California, USA Collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#135188
Condition
Surface wear and abrasions commensurate with age, slight bending to form of rim, with light roughness within interior, otherwise intact and very good. Nice earthen deposits and green patina throughout.
Buyer's Premium
- 24.5%
Roman Bronze Cup
Estimate $300 - $500
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