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Roman Bronze Hanging Cooking Vessel with Chain Roman Bronze Hanging Cooking Vessel with Chain Roman Bronze Hanging Cooking Vessel with Chain
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LOT 0718

Roman Bronze Hanging Cooking Vessel with Chain

1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.

14 in. (713 grams, 35.5 cm).

Hemispherical bowl with basal ring, three pierced lugs to the rim, three short lengths of chain each with a flat-section bar and suspension hook.

Provenance

Ex Audrey Davies, 1960s-1970s.
Acquired by the current owner from the above.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 0718

Roman Bronze Hanging Cooking Vessel with Chain

Sold for (Inc. bp): £975

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