Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze Figure - 6.2 cm
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A Roman bronze bull statuette (1st–3rd century AD) in good used condition with a dark patina and green encrustations, 6.2 cm high, 2.4 cm wide, 3.8 cm deep and weighing 86.74 g, with a rectangular base and a large opening beneath the body.
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A Roman bronze statuette of a bull, 1st-3rd century A.D.
Depicting a standing bull with a powerful body, short muscular legs and a rectangular base. The animal is shown with its head turned slightly to the right, prominent forward-curving horns, defined muzzle and ears, and a long tail hanging down the right hind leg. A large rectangular opening pierces the base beneath the body. The surface displays a dark bronze patina with attractive patches of green encrustation.
Height: 6.2 cm.
Width: 2.4 cm.
Depth: 3.8 cm.
Weight: 86.74 g.
Provenance:
Dutch private collection, acquired in Belgium in the early 2000s.
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A Roman bronze statuette of a bull, 1st-3rd century A.D.
Depicting a standing bull with a powerful body, short muscular legs and a rectangular base. The animal is shown with its head turned slightly to the right, prominent forward-curving horns, defined muzzle and ears, and a long tail hanging down the right hind leg. A large rectangular opening pierces the base beneath the body. The surface displays a dark bronze patina with attractive patches of green encrustation.
Height: 6.2 cm.
Width: 2.4 cm.
Depth: 3.8 cm.
Weight: 86.74 g.
Provenance:
Dutch private collection, acquired in Belgium in the early 2000s.
All items come with CoA sent to your email address.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Weight
86.74 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
Antique market
Colour
Black
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
Height
6.2 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Width
2.4 cm
Depth
3.8 cm
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