Description:

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A cast bronze ceremonial ladle with a round bowl and a long, cylindrical handle. The ladle - a simpulum or simpuvium - was used to make libations and to taste wines and liquors that were poured on the heads of sacrificial victims. They were a sign of the Roman priesthood and today are one of the insignia of the College of Pontiffs of the Roman Catholic Church. They are often depicted on coins with other sacrificial and augural instruments. Comes with custom stand. Size: 1.25" W x 7" H (3.2 cm x 17.8 cm); height on stand: 7.25" (18.4 cm)

Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection acquired before 2000

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#121957

  • Condition: Loss to end of handle. Small perforation in side of bowl near rim.

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