Ancient Roman Small Bronze Dish

Object Description

A fine Roman bronze dish featuring a slightly shallow body with convex walls and an inverted moulded rim. The body stands on a protruding ring base. Interior and exterior appear undecorated. There is a hole with irregular edges on the side of the dish.

The vessel is covered with an attractive green and turquoise patination.

Date: Circa 1st – 3rd Century AD

Object History

Ex. collection of a London gentleman, 1990s.

Object Condition

Fair condition. The vessel has a hole on the side, otherwise intact. The surface is covered with patination and earthly encrustation.

Object Details