Lot 76
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A ROMAN BRONZE LADLE
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A ROMAN BRONZE LADLE

CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D.

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A ROMAN BRONZE LADLE
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D.
The hemispherical bowl with tall handle decorated with border on the outside, the terminal in the form of a wolf head, with traces of gilding
77/8 in. (20 cm.) high
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

PUBLISHED: Métamorphoses, pp. 178 and 380.

These ladles were used to draw wine from kraters, mainly during banquets and religious ceremonies.

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