Description
Roman bronze pot handle shaped in a wide arc with short sloping hooks on either end. Two stylized decorations hang from rings looped through each hook. Each decoration depicts the same female face, the thick lines of her hair set on either side with a large cosmetic bulb.
REFERENCE #
MW_RM_1018
CIVILIZATION
Roman, 100 B.C.E. – 100 C.E.
SIZE
W. 18.4 cm
CONDITION
Fine condition, Some Natural Weathering
PRICE
$1800
Frequently Asked Questions
The Roman bronze pot handle dates back to the period between 100 B.C.E. and 100 C.E., reflecting the artistic and functional design typical of Roman civilization during that era.
The pot handle is shaped in a wide arc with short sloping hooks on either end. It features two stylized decorations hanging from rings looped through each hook, each depicting a female face with thick hair lines and a large cosmetic bulb, showcasing Roman artistic motifs.
The pot handle measures 18.4 centimeters in width, making it a moderately sized artifact suitable for functional use on a pot or similar vessel.
The pot handle is in fine condition with some natural weathering, indicating it has been well-preserved over time while showing signs of age consistent with its historical period.
The price of the Roman bronze pot handle is $1800, reflecting its historical value, craftsmanship, and condition as an antique artifact.
The female face decoration likely represents a stylized Roman artistic motif, characterized by thick hair lines and a large cosmetic bulb, which may symbolize beauty or a specific cultural significance in Roman art.
