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THBLot of 2 Greek Hellenistic Bronze Krotala / Cymbals
Lot 39
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Louisville, CO 80027
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Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Greece, Hellenistic Period, ca. 3rd to 1st century BCE. A fine and rare pair of bronze finger cymbals called krotala (singular krotalon) used by female or dwarf dancers and performers (called krotalistriae). Each krotalon is constructed from a flat sheet of bronze that is mold-cast with a concave body, an upturned rim, and protruding central kick with a petite perforation. The tops of the cymbals are adorned with a series of raised concentric rings that form a minimalist bullseye motif. Krotala like these would have been suspended to the dancer's forefinger and thumb via twisted strands and struck rhythmically to create a bright ringing sound; the concave body and flared rim enabled the elongated reverberation of the sound created. Fine patina has enveloped both instruments. Similar to the modern Spanish castanet, krotala were often played ceremonially during certain events. Size of each (both are relatively similar): 2.1" Diameter (5.3 cm); 4.75" H (12.1 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection, acquired prior to 2000; ex-The Archaeological Center, Jaffa, Israel; ex-Robert Deutsch collection
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#153679Both items have very slight bending to overall forms, light encrustations, and softening to some concentric rings on topside, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits and wonderful patina throughout.Condition
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