A VILLANOVAN BRONZE DIPPER
A VILLANOVAN BRONZE DIPPER

CIRCA 8TH CENTURY B.C.

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A VILLANOVAN BRONZE DIPPER
circa 8th century b.c.
The shallow bowl with convex sides, flat bottom, a central boss, and a flaring foot, incised on the exterior with bands of geometric motifs including meanders, zig-zags, and triangles, with a handle riveted to the rim, X-shaped and incised with triple opposing diagonal lines, the cross of the X with an integral stylized horse, the ends of the handle terminating in disks
5 in. (12.7 cm) high