Ancient Roman Bronze, Military Dubbel Bull Pendant
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A Roman period bronze Legion pendant dating to 1–3 AD, in very good condition with slight wear, weighing 26.81 g and measuring 21.2 × 37.9 mm, featuring a double bull emblem used by several legions.
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A Roman period Bronze Legion Pendant 1-3 AD
Very rare piece
Several Roman legions used a bull as their emblem, most famously Legio III Gallica and Legio X Fretensis. The bull symbol was strongly associated with Julius Caesar, who founded or reorganized many of these legions, and it was also the sacred animal of Venus, the mythical ancestor of Caesar's family (the Julians). Other legions with a bull emblem included Legio V Macedonica, Legio VII Claudia, and Legio IX Hispana.
Weight: 26.81 grams
Height: 21.2 mm
Wide: 37.9 mm
Material: Bronze
See the image to form your own impression.
Own private collection inherited from grandfather, who built the collection in the 1960s.
A Roman period Bronze Legion Pendant 1-3 AD
Very rare piece
Several Roman legions used a bull as their emblem, most famously Legio III Gallica and Legio X Fretensis. The bull symbol was strongly associated with Julius Caesar, who founded or reorganized many of these legions, and it was also the sacred animal of Venus, the mythical ancestor of Caesar's family (the Julians). Other legions with a bull emblem included Legio V Macedonica, Legio VII Claudia, and Legio IX Hispana.
Weight: 26.81 grams
Height: 21.2 mm
Wide: 37.9 mm
Material: Bronze
See the image to form your own impression.
Own private collection inherited from grandfather, who built the collection in the 1960s.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Roman
Metal
Military Dubbel Bull, Bronze
Century/ Timeframe
1-3 AD
Acquired from
Inherited
Total weight
26.81 g
Year acquired
1985
Condition
Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear
Country acquired from
Belgium
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1966
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
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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.
