Ancient Roman Bronze Stunning Legion Bull Statue
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Stunning Legion Bull Statue, a bronze artefact from Oud-Romeins dating to 1-3 AD, with a height of 55.4 mm and a weight of 44.76 g.
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A Stunning Roman Empire Legion Bull Statue 1-3 AD .
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The bull played a prominent role in Roman culture, religion, and the military, often as a symbol of fertility, strength, and masculinity. Bulls were sacrificed in rituals such as the Suovetaurilia (purification sacrifice) and venerated in the mystery cult of Mithras, in which the god kills the bull. They were also deployed in arenas and used as a legionary symbol.
Height : 55.4 mm
Wide : 30.01 mm
Weight : 44.76 Grams
Material: Bronze
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Own private collection inherited from grandfather, who built the collection in the 1960s.
A Stunning Roman Empire Legion Bull Statue 1-3 AD .
Top Piece
The bull played a prominent role in Roman culture, religion, and the military, often as a symbol of fertility, strength, and masculinity. Bulls were sacrificed in rituals such as the Suovetaurilia (purification sacrifice) and venerated in the mystery cult of Mithras, in which the god kills the bull. They were also deployed in arenas and used as a legionary symbol.
Height : 55.4 mm
Wide : 30.01 mm
Weight : 44.76 Grams
Material: Bronze
See images for your own impression.
Own private collection inherited from grandfather, who built the collection in the 1960s.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
1-3 AD
Name of object
Stunning Legion Bull Statue
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Very good +
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
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.
