Limestone handle of a patera or a fire shovel ending in a ram’s head

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5th century BCE ? · Limestone · Greek and Roman Art

Limestone handle of a patera or a fire shovel ending in a ram’s head — Unknown

The part of the fire shovel connected to the handle by an element with three points is preserved. There are traces of burning in the inside of the shovel and red pigment on its upper edge.

Artist
Unknown
Date
5th century BCE ?
Medium
Limestone
Culture
Cypriot
Department
Greek and Roman Art
Credit line
The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76

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