Description:

Roman, Republic to Imperial Period, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A cast brass ceremonial ladle with a long handle that curves downward to form an animal headed terminal and loop - perhaps representing a deer or a dog. Although the bowl on this ladle is a modern replacement it closely resembles other ancient examples from the period. The ladle - in Latin, a simpulum or simpuvium - was used to make libations and to taste wines and liquors that were poured on the heads of sacrificial victims. It was also more generally just a utensil, shown in banqueting scenes on Greek and Roman vases aiding in the distribution of wine into cups. Size: 9.5" L x 2" W (24.1 cm x 5.1 cm)

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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#175387

  • Condition: Repaired and restored with new material. Bowl is a modern addition with a man-made patina to match handle. Handle is ancient and reattached to bowl. And repairs to animal head terminal. Dark patina and toning throughout.

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