A Roman Bronze Balsamarium, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd Century CE Gaming Pieces 2006 Colour of Utopia

2006 Colour of Utopia

The bezel is held in place by two finely detailed serpent heads

possession of this amulet would guarantee its owner everlasting rectitude

The Art Gallery of New South Wales

assembled in the 1960s

A Roman Bronze Balsamarium, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd Century CE Gaming Pieces 2006 Colour of UtopiaThe dark brown surface of this lovely bronze vessel is partially covered with a beautiful green patina. Made from elements separately worked then assembled, it features a slender neck with multi circled rim and circular base that were both soldered to a gently tapering body hammered from a single sheet of bronze. Of highest quality both technically and artistically; the body, with its sinuous and elegant profile, the fineness of the neck to enable