5th-6th century AD. A bronze vessel with slightly waisted profile, flared rim, two D-shaped plaques pierced to accept the returned ends of a square-section drop handle; incised circumferential lines to the outer face. See Truc, M.C. et al, Trois riches tombes du VIe siècle sur le site de « La Tuilerie » à Saint-Dizier (Haute-Marne), grave 11, item 19. 1.1 kg, 21cm (8 1/4"). From an important English collection; acquired in the 1990s; formerly in the private collection of John Moore; found Bedfordshire, UK. Very fine condition, accretion to the underside.