Collapsible handle, Etruria, 680-640 BC
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This ingenious Etruscan handle system for a large dish, caldron, or basin provided sturdy carrying handles that would collapse out of the way when the vessel was set out for serving. The type of head-dress and the facial appearance of the women pictured on the medallions date the work to 680-640 BC (Bianchi Bandinelli 1973:Plate 160). A similar handle system is shown in Marcadé (1973:Plate 30). Bibliography (for this item)Bianchi Bandinelli, Ranuccio, and Antonio Guiliano1973 Les étrusques et l’Italie avant Rome. Gallimard, Paris, France. (Plate 160) Marcadé, Jean 1973 Bronze. Nagel, Geneva, Swizerland. (Plate 30) |
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