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14A017
MESOMPHALOS BOWL
WITH SILVER MEDALLION OF ZEUS
Roman East, circa 1st century A.D.
Bronze, Diameter: 22.4 cm.; Discus: 6.4 cm.

A shallow mesomphalos bowl with a central silver medallion of a facing bearded head of Zeus in fine detail.

Zeus is superbly modeled in high relief, with an intense facial expression framed by an aureole of wildly curling hair. This bowl would have been used to pour libations in a temple.

Very Rare. A stunning piece.
Body of bowl restored and strengthened in areas.

$14,000
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