Late 1st millennium BC or later. A substantial bronze ladle with tapering oval-section handle decorated with geometric panels, hemispherical bowl with U-section pouring lip, geometric ornamental band below the rim, finial formed as a seated male, arms folded across the knees, trapezoid panel to the rear with free-running suspension ring. 394 grams, 38cm (15"). Property of a gentleman from Vienna; from his private collection formed since 1970. For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price [No Reserve] Condition Report Fine condition, crack to lip.