Ancient bronze implement used by athletes to scrape oil and sweat from their bodies after athletic competition, ca. 100 to 300 A.D. Composed of a solid rectangular handle, perforated at the end for thong attachment, with a curved blade having a scooped channel. Two original stamped impressions at base of handle, possibly makers' marks. Dark green patina. Custom mount. 8-1/2"L, intact/excellent condition. ...click for details
Classic Roman Bronze Pitcher, Ca 1st to 2nd century AD. Tall, elegant vessel on wide ring base with rounded body, relief circumbscribed rings at shoulder, and tall slender neck leading to expanded mouth with spout. A tall looping handle of conjoined rods connects from mouth to side of body with foliate detail, tip of detail nicked. Beautiful reddish patina. 10-1/2" H. Intact and near-choice with 1/4” hole at base of neck, pinprick hole in body, and slight notch in shoulder, still lovely! ...click for details
Ancient Roman Bronze Zoomorphic Brooch, ca. 2nd century A.D. Solid bronze pin depicting a a group of three stags in motion. Fine, dark patina. Back clasp/pin missing since antiquity. 1-1/2"L x 2-1/8"H x 1/4"D, generally excellent condition.
PROVENANCE: Ex-private Colorado Collection, ex-private British Collection. ...click for details
