Small Roman Brazier, Bronze

Small Roman Brazier, Bronze

This beautiful little vessel is a miniature version of a large roman brazier from Pompeii. Due to the reduction, it can be used in many ways, for example as a tealight warmer, as a candlestick or as a burner for incense for an authentic roman house shrine (Lararium).  As an atmospheric decoration object on the living room table, it fulfills it's purpose as well as equipping a museum educational presentation.
The small brazier is made of solid, temperature-resistant bronze and is intended for everyday use. If incinerators burn directly in the vessel, the basin should be placed on a fireproof base. The small brazier has decorative feet in the form of animal paws.

Very similar vessels made of precious silver can also be found in luxurious treasures of tableware (e.g. Morgantina / Sicily or Boscoreale). Here these small bowls were probably used to store or present valuable spices.

The diameter of the brazier is about 50 mm.