A fine Etruscan Bronze Patera, ca. 4th - 3rd century BCE 17160372_xl or even in a busy

or even in a busy corner of a city

which can cause bruising and even blisters

Provenance:  Ex Christie's

Avoid pumping liquid to a container higher than the pump's motor housing

markers/crayons

A fine Etruscan Bronze Patera, ca. 4th - 3rd century BCE 17160372_xl or even in a busyThis large, and remarkably well preserved bronze patera (or offering dish), features a shallow concave bowl with square lip; a single oval loop handle attached to the bowl with three central ridges and curled ends. Shallow bowls, such as this example, were used to pour libations, sacrifices of wine or other liquids. for related examples see: Richter, Gisela M. A. Greek, Etruscan and Roman Bronzes, (1915) New York: Gilliss Press no. 599, pp. 180 81,