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Rare Ancient Greek Bronze Dipper w/ Stand #1196430

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Rare Ancient Greek Bronze Dipper w/ Stand #1196430
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Ancient Greek Bronze Dipper used to dip precious oils, probably by athletes in the gymnasium. Dating to the 5th to 4th centuries B.C., features a sack-shaped vessel held in place by a lion-headed terminal, other end with goose-headed handle and small thumb impression about 1/3 down the rectangular handle. 18-1/4"L x 3"W, in choice condition with a stunning deep-green patina. Interestingly, the patina is very different below where a hand would be placed (indicating it was almost certainly dipped into an oily substance). Ex-private Colorado Collection. For a somewhat similar vessel, see Christie's December 7, 2005, for a Roman example that realized just over $7,000 - that piece is now offered in a Swiss Gallery for 20,000 Swiss Francs (about $15,000).
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#: 479861</td>
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<tr><td>Title:Rare Ancient Greek Bronze Dipper w/ Stand</td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:Lafayette, CO</td></tr>
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