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CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
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A ROMAN BRONZE PATERA HANDLE
Circa 1st-2nd Century A.D.
Terminating in the head of a ram, its ridged horns underslung, pellets of fleece between the horns, the ears protruding, the eyes bulging on either side of the elongated muzzle, the shaft of the handle fluted, expanding on the end for joining to the patera, with foliate blossoms in relief, each with silver overlay for the bud
6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm) high
Circa 1st-2nd Century A.D.
Terminating in the head of a ram, its ridged horns underslung, pellets of fleece between the horns, the ears protruding, the eyes bulging on either side of the elongated muzzle, the shaft of the handle fluted, expanding on the end for joining to the patera, with foliate blossoms in relief, each with silver overlay for the bud
6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm) high
Provenance
European Private Collection