Handle of a bowl
Unknown Artist
7th–6th century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
Other: 1 11/16 in. (4.3 cm)
Classification
Bronzes
Culture
Cypriot
Department
Greek and Roman Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Accession Number
74.51.5449
Art Historical Context
This delicate bronze handle from a bowl, crafted by an unknown Cypriot artist in the 7th–6th century BCE, offers a glimpse into the vibrantworking traditions of ancient Cyprus. Measuring just 1 11/16 inches (4.3 cm), it the precision of Bronze Age techniques, likely cast or hammered to fit seamlessly onto a ceramic or metal vessel. Housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Greek Roman Art Department as part of the renowned Cesnola Collection—acquired through public subscription in 1874–76—this artifact highlights Cyprus's role as a cultural crossroads in the eastern Mediterranean. During thi...