The Bronze Age period, 3300 BC to 1200 BC, was signified by the use of bronze, during this time, civilisations would produce bronze by mixing copper, tin and other metals or would trade their own products for bronze from elsewhere. Bronze was more durable than the other metals available during the time and it revolutionised everyday objects, ranging from vessels to agricultural tools to weapons. The Near East and Western Asia were the first regions to start using bronze which aided the rise of the Mesopotamian civilisation of Sumer. Bronze vessels, such as this fine item, would have been used in everyday life but also buried together with the deceased.
Western Asiatic Bronze Vessel with Animal Handle
£ 395.00
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.
Provenance: Ex. collection of a London gentleman, 1990s.
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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| Weight | 225.9 g |
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| Dimensions | W 12.5 x H 5 cm |
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