A small 15th/16th century bronze cauldron Having a spherical body, flared lip, and two mask handle

retainers for the simple articulated handle, on tall splayed legs with slightly pointed pad feet, 19.5cm to top of handle, 12cm diameter For a comparable cauldron of similar form see the Rijksmuseum Collection, Amsterdam, (BK-NM-1560' referred to as a 'Kookpot' dated 1300-1400, and catalogue of Koper & Brons, 1986, No. 265 Provenance: The Christopher Bangs Collection - Stock Ref:9065-67