Etruscan Patera 370-350 BCE

"The patera was a shallow footed bowl used to make offerings to the Gods. Among many other customs the Romans may well have adopted the patera from the Etruscans and many Roman coins depict it. The shallow bowl with wide rolled rim on a footed base also with a rolled rim. The bowl with central cross dividing the interior into four sections, each with 3 dots; the rim with a five pointed stylized star with spiral points. The design in brown glaze against a beige background. Faliscan style, Genucilia group. Diameter: 14.2 cm. (5.6"). Height: ~5.5 cm. (2.2"). Condition: Choice and intact with excellent condition of the glaze."

Etruscan Patera 370-350 BCE. Provenance: Acquired at Harmer Rooke Galleries New York, October, 1996. References: A nearly identical one appeared on the Arts & Entertainment Channel's Ancient Mysteries Series in a broadcast on the Etruscans hosted by Leonard Nimoy.

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This was found on an auction site.