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Bronze Inkwell
Circa 1st-2nd Century AD
Description: A delightful bronze inkwell in the form of a miniature situla. The wide round body of the vessel curves steeply upward. A narrow sloped shoulder curves into a short vertical neck accented with two fine lathe-spun encircling grooves. The concave top of the vessel, with a small round hole in the center, would most likely have been cast separately and then welded to the body. Two decorative handle sheaths are attached to the rim supporting two slender, freely moveable arched handles. The inkwell rests on a separately cast concave ring base. Attractive and unique example of Roman Imperial bronze ware.
Height: 3.25 in. (8 cm)
Diameter: 2.75 in. (7 cm)
Condition: Intact and well preserved with attractive dark patina.
Provenance: Formerly a German property.
Reference: See Greek, Roman and Related Metalware in the Royal Ontario Museum (Toronto 1984) by John W. Hayes, no. 265 for a similar inkwell made from lead and nos. 80 and 81 for the shape.
Background: Early Imperial bronze wares are typified by distinctive lathe-turned decoration as can be seen in this example.
Price: $ 1,900
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