Iron Age, Near East – Bronze Bowl

The object displays typical characteristics of Neo-Assyrian bronze production, a period during which metallurgical techniques reached a remarkable level of sophistication. Its simple yet elegant form testifies to the skill of craftsmen of this era.

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The shape of the vessel reveals accomplished technical mastery, with harmonious proportions characteristic of Near Eastern aesthetics from the Iron Age.

The bowl measures 200 mm in diameter and shows an overall good state of preservation. Two fragments, not visible in photographs, accompany the main piece.

The Neo-Assyrian Empire, which then dominated a vast region extending from the Mediterranean to the Persian Gulf, was renowned for its exceptional military and administrative organization. This period has left a rich artistic and cultural heritage of which this bowl constitutes a representative example.

This type of vessel was probably intended for ritual, ceremonial or aristocratic uses. It could serve to contain precious commodities in a religious or palatial setting, testifying to the high social status of its users.

The object comes from an old English private collection established in London, acquired in the 1990s, guaranteeing its provenance and authenticity.