Sasanian Gilded Bronze Ceremonial Wine Strainer
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Ancient Near East, Sasanian (Sassanian or Sasanid) Empire, ca. 5th century CE. A lovely cast-bronze ladle with a long, slender handle, a thick neck, and a deep scoop with dozens of small perforations. Employed during ceremonial events, this type of ladle would scoop out larger bits of fruit and other flavoring materials before the wine was served. The ancient Greeks used similar strainers like this for hundreds of years, and use of such tools continued on into Islamic times. Areas of thick green patina coat most of the scoop and handle, though some areas of bright golden bronze are exposed. Size: 4.9" W x 16.5" H (12.4 cm x 41.9 cm).
Provenance: private California, USA collection
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Ancient Near East, Sasanian (Sassanian or Sasanid) Empire, ca. 5th century CE. A lovely cast-bronze ladle with a long, slender handle, a thick neck, and a deep scoop with dozens of small perforations. Employed during ceremonial events, this type of ladle would scoop out larger bits of fruit and other flavoring materials before the wine was served. The ancient Greeks used similar strainers like this for hundreds of years, and use of such tools continued on into Islamic times. Areas of thick green patina coat most of the scoop and handle, though some areas of bright golden bronze are exposed. Size: 4.9" W x 16.5" H (12.4 cm x 41.9 cm).
Provenance: private California, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#135194
Condition
Top of handle, perhaps once furnished with a finial, is missing. Surface wear and abrasions commensurate with age, small nicks to scoop and handle, with some light roughness across most surfaces. Light earthen deposits and great green patina throughout.
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Sasanian Gilded Bronze Ceremonial Wine Strainer
Estimate $350 - $525
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