Ancient Roman Bronze Ladle (Simpulum)with a goose head

Roman Bronze Ladle with a goose head Pompeian style 1st century A. D. A bronze ladle with perpendicular handle features an overturned duck-headed terminal with incised facial details and curving bill, the shallow cupped spoon with arched spurs on the rim and incised concentric ring on the exterior. Dimensions: Height: 17 cm, 41 grams Fine condition with some damage on the spoon rim, fine green patina. Private London collection, acquired from the trade in the early 1990's. The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. The seller will take care that any necessary permits, like an export license will be arranged, he will inform the buyer about the status of it if this takes more than a few days.