Description:

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A fabulous bronze patera, cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) process - a complete vessel with a characteristically shallow, round bowl encircled by a banded border and a flanged, rounded rim. The patera has no foot, just a rounded, convex surface. The interior side is fully covered in gilt silver, while the underside is uncovered bronze, which has developed a deep turquoise patina. Size: 8" W x 2" H (20.3 cm x 5.1 cm)

In ancient times, a patera would have been used to serve food and drink at symposia/dinner parties or as an offering dish to pour libations of wine and other liquids at religious ceremonies. An example like this one, with the use of high quality metals, was probably used in ceremonial events.

Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection

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  • Condition: Encrusted turquoise patina on the underside. Light tarnish and patina on the gilt silver surface, but in general it is in excellent condition.

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