Ancient Roman Bronze Stunning dog statue
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Stunning Dog Statue, a Bronze artifact of the Oud-Romeins culture dating to 1-3 AD, in Zeer goed + condition, with a height of 36.2 mm, width of 53.8 mm and a weight of 53.26 g.
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Description from the seller
A stunning ancient Roman dog statue, 1-3 AD.
Old Age Patina
Dogs in Roman times were vital working partners for hunting, herding, and guarding, but also beloved companions, especially small lap dogs like the Maltese, with breeds like the powerful Molossian and swift Vertragus popular; Romans showed deep affection through lavish pet burials and epitaphs, treating them like family, even featuring them in mosaics and daily life.
Height: 36.2 mm
Wide: 53.8 mm
Weight: 53.26 grams
Material: Bronze
See images for own impression.
Own private collection inherited from Grandfather, who built the collection in the 1960's "
A stunning ancient Roman dog statue, 1-3 AD.
Old Age Patina
Dogs in Roman times were vital working partners for hunting, herding, and guarding, but also beloved companions, especially small lap dogs like the Maltese, with breeds like the powerful Molossian and swift Vertragus popular; Romans showed deep affection through lavish pet burials and epitaphs, treating them like family, even featuring them in mosaics and daily life.
Height: 36.2 mm
Wide: 53.8 mm
Weight: 53.26 grams
Material: Bronze
See images for own impression.
Own private collection inherited from Grandfather, who built the collection in the 1960's "
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
1-3 AD
Name of object
Stunning dog statue
Acquired from
Inherited
Year acquired
1985
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Very good +
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
1966
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
