Western Asiatic Bronze Vessel with Animal Handle

Object Description

A fine Western Asiatic bronze bowl featuring a deep hemispherical body standing on a flattened base. A handle in the form of an anthropomorphic head with an elongated snout and projecting ears or horns is attached to the side of the vessel. An ‘eye’ hole through the head of the animal could have been used to suspend the vessel. The exterior is decorated with a wide band containing a pattern of concentric circles. Smaller circles form a frame around the main register.

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

Date: Circa 2nd- 1st century BC

Object History

Ex. collection of a London gentleman, 1990s.

Object Condition

Fine condition. The vessel is whole and intact with some chipping to the rim. The surface displays heavy encrustation that obscures the decorative pattern in some places. The previous owner’s mark is visible on the base.

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