Description:

Greece, ca. 4th to 3rd century BCE. A fine and well-made example of a bronze wine strainer. It has a long, flat handle at the end of which is a wide ring for suspending the item when it was being stored, adorned with twin "knots." The bowl is shallow, with a thin rim that projects slightly over the edge of the bowl. A swirling, sun-like pattern of tiny perforations in the center of the bowl is the functional part of this gorgeous utensil. These items were used to filter out the sediment when serving wine, a crucial tool, especially for ancient methods of wine making. Size: 9.75" L x 4.75" W (24.8 cm x 12.1 cm); 10.5" H (26.7 cm) on included custom stand.

In the ancient world wine drinking was as much an art form as a leisure pastime. There was a lengthy process of mixing wine with water and spices and serving it in special vessels.

Provenance: private New York, USA collection; ex Sotheby's, Lot 117, July 6, 1995

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  • Condition: Intact and quite excellent. Nice overall green patina.

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