Ca. 100-300 AD.
A bronze plate features a shallow and broad body, with walls that slightly flare outwards and a flat base, indicating its functional purpose as a vessel for serving or displaying food. Roman bronze plates served a multifaceted range of purposes. Primarily used for dining and banqueting, they were essential tableware items employed in various social and domestic contexts. These plates were likely employed in households, public feasts, and even religious ceremonies, symbolizing the abundance and hospitality of Roman culture.
Size: L:30mm / W:250mm ; 710g
Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s.