ROMAN SILVER DECORATED PATERA

Ca. AD 100 - 300 A large Roman silver patera with a fluted handle and a central motif of grapes and crossed leaves radiating toward the rim. The bowl has a deep, concave shape and its decoration indicates its likely function in wine rituals. For similar see: Christie's, Antiquities, (8 June 2012), Lot. 199.
Size: 60mm x 200mm; Weight: 185g
Provenance: Private London collection acquired on the European art market prior to 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Estimate: GBP 4500 - 9000