Italic Bronze Arm holding a shield - 22.5 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Italic bronze arm holding a circular shield, dating to the 4th–3rd century BC, 22.5 cm high, in good condition and including the stand, originating from a Dutch private collection with provenance before the 2000s, authenticated as original with a Certificate of Authenticity and export licence.
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ITEM: Arm holding a shield
MATERIAL: Bronze
CULTURE: Italic
PERIOD: 4th - 3rd Century B.C
DIMENSIONS: 225 mm x 265 mm x 85 mm (without stand)
CONDITION: Good condition. Includes stand
PROVENANCE: Ex Dutch private collection, acquired before 2000s
This remarkable bronze fragment features an armored arm gripping the handle of a circular shield, surviving as a powerful testament to the masterful metalworking traditions of the pre-Roman Italic peoples. Cast using the lost-wax technique, the musculature of the forearm is rendered with stylized yet potent tension, capturing the physical strain of combat. The surface has developed a beautiful, deep green malachite patina over centuries of burial, highlighting the crisp lines of the protective bracer or sleeve armor incised along the limb.
The shield itself retains its distinctive round curvature and defined rim, identifying it as a classic Italic type, likely a clipeus or a stylized round buckler favored by regional warriors and early hoplite-style infantries. Small rivets along the interior boundary of the circular disc indicate where a leather or wood lining was once secured to the heavy bronze exterior. This fragment speaks directly to a culture that deeply valued martial prowess, capturing a precise moment of defensive readiness frozen in metal.
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export license
If you bid outside the European Union and win the item, we will have to apply for an export licence for your country and shipping will take 3 to 5 weeks.
Seller's Story
Your Antiquarian offers ancient art and ancient coins. Our main objective is to offer the highest quality at the best price respecting and strictly complying with the laws of heritage protection and UNESCO heritage norms. Therefore, all the pieces that are published come from private collections in which the provenance can be checked or international auctions. All our antiquities and coins are accompanied by their Certificate of Authenticity. We have a no quibble 90 day return policy. At Your Antiquarian we are committed to helping disadvantaged groups and for this reason a portion of each purchase is donated to charities to help people in need.
Translated by Google TranslateITEM: Arm holding a shield
MATERIAL: Bronze
CULTURE: Italic
PERIOD: 4th - 3rd Century B.C
DIMENSIONS: 225 mm x 265 mm x 85 mm (without stand)
CONDITION: Good condition. Includes stand
PROVENANCE: Ex Dutch private collection, acquired before 2000s
This remarkable bronze fragment features an armored arm gripping the handle of a circular shield, surviving as a powerful testament to the masterful metalworking traditions of the pre-Roman Italic peoples. Cast using the lost-wax technique, the musculature of the forearm is rendered with stylized yet potent tension, capturing the physical strain of combat. The surface has developed a beautiful, deep green malachite patina over centuries of burial, highlighting the crisp lines of the protective bracer or sleeve armor incised along the limb.
The shield itself retains its distinctive round curvature and defined rim, identifying it as a classic Italic type, likely a clipeus or a stylized round buckler favored by regional warriors and early hoplite-style infantries. Small rivets along the interior boundary of the circular disc indicate where a leather or wood lining was once secured to the heavy bronze exterior. This fragment speaks directly to a culture that deeply valued martial prowess, capturing a precise moment of defensive readiness frozen in metal.
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export license
If you bid outside the European Union and win the item, we will have to apply for an export licence for your country and shipping will take 3 to 5 weeks.
Seller's Story
Your Antiquarian offers ancient art and ancient coins. Our main objective is to offer the highest quality at the best price respecting and strictly complying with the laws of heritage protection and UNESCO heritage norms. Therefore, all the pieces that are published come from private collections in which the provenance can be checked or international auctions. All our antiquities and coins are accompanied by their Certificate of Authenticity. We have a no quibble 90 day return policy. At Your Antiquarian we are committed to helping disadvantaged groups and for this reason a portion of each purchase is donated to charities to help people in need.
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Culture
Italic
Century/timeframe
4th - 3rd Century B.C
Name of object
Arm holding a shield
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
22.5 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
