Ancient Roman, Empire Patinated bronze Figure - 4 cm
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Roman bronze horse figurine from the Imperial period (1st–3rd century AD), with dark patina, standing pose with one foreleg raised; dimensions 4 × 3.7 × 1.4 cm, weight 37.64 g, in good used condition with minor age-related wear.
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A Roman Bronze Horse Figurine, Roman Empire, 1st to 3rd Century AD
Small bronze figurine depicting a standing horse with one foreleg raised, the head held upright, and the body rendered in a stylized yet elegant manner. The figure preserves a dark green-black patina with areas of surface wear and mineral deposits, giving it a strong archaeological appearance. Horses held significant symbolic importance in the Roman world, associated with status, military power, travel, and equestrian prestige. Bronze animal figurines of this type may have served as votive offerings, decorative objects, or personal devotional pieces. Its compact scale, dynamic pose, and attractive ancient patina make it a charming example of Roman bronze craftsmanship.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 4 × 3.7 × 1.4 cm
Weight: 37.64 g
Provenance:
Acquired in the Netherlands from a Dutch private collection formed during the 1990s.
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A Roman Bronze Horse Figurine, Roman Empire, 1st to 3rd Century AD
Small bronze figurine depicting a standing horse with one foreleg raised, the head held upright, and the body rendered in a stylized yet elegant manner. The figure preserves a dark green-black patina with areas of surface wear and mineral deposits, giving it a strong archaeological appearance. Horses held significant symbolic importance in the Roman world, associated with status, military power, travel, and equestrian prestige. Bronze animal figurines of this type may have served as votive offerings, decorative objects, or personal devotional pieces. Its compact scale, dynamic pose, and attractive ancient patina make it a charming example of Roman bronze craftsmanship.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 4 × 3.7 × 1.4 cm
Weight: 37.64 g
Provenance:
Acquired in the Netherlands from a Dutch private collection formed during the 1990s.
All items come with CoA
Details
Era
Before 1400
Bronze type
Patinated bronze
Weight
37.64 g
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
1st to 3rd Century AD
Acquired from
Auction house
Country of origin
Unknown
Year acquired
2025
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
Height
4 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Width
3.7 cm
Depth
1.4 cm
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