Lot 1790
Antilope (Head) - On Elegant Ladle Handle in Bronze. Hellenistic, c. 200-100 BC. The handle to a ladle (kyathos) of narrow plank-like form, with grooved and raised rims, flaring corners at top, and spread arms at base, which would once have held a separately attached bowl. The handle's finial a charming and nicely detailed head of an antelope, with short prong-like horns. Intact and quite pristine, with handsome glossy green patina. Length: 9-7/8".
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
Cf. Hayes, Greek, Roman, and Related Metalwork in the Royal Ontario Museum, pp. 40-45.
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