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Bronze bowl

Bronze bowl





Artist : Anonymous

Date : VIIIth century B.C.

Material : Bronze
Acquisition : Purchased by subscription (1874)
Item 147 on 197
Greek Antiquities
Container

Vitrine : V07

Area related
Chypre

Description   

The repoussé and incised decoration represents a cult scene. A procession of dancers and three musicians approached an enthroned goddess holding a large flower. The two offering tables before her bear a large bowl of fruit and containers for liquid offerings. A priestess stands between the tables. The Cesnola Collaction.
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