Ancient Roman, Empire Patinated bronze Figure - 5.1 cm
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Roman Imperial Eagle Statuette, a bronze sculpture dating from the 1st to 3rd century AD, depicting a vigilant eagle with folded wings on a naturalistic base, measuring 5.1 × 2.8 × 3.7 cm and weighing 67.65 g, with a patinated bronze surface and a green patina, in good used condition with minor age-related imperfections; provenance from a Dutch private collection, acquired in the Netherlands in the early 2000s, and acquired from Casa de subastas in 2025.
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Roman Imperial Eagle Statuette – 1st to 3rd Century AD
A finely cast bronze eagle depicted standing atop a naturalistic base, its wings folded against the body and its head turned slightly to one side in a vigilant pose. The eagle was among the most powerful symbols of the Roman Empire, closely associated with Jupiter, imperial authority, and the military standards carried by the Roman legions. Small bronze representations such as this were often used as decorative, devotional, or symbolic objects within domestic and military contexts.
The piece displays an attractive green patina developed over centuries, with well-preserved details visible throughout the body, wings, and base. The compact composition and strong silhouette make it an appealing example of Roman bronze craftsmanship, preserving the enduring iconography of the imperial eagle.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 5.1 × 2.8 × 3.7 cm
Weight: 67.65 g
Provenance: Dutch private collection, acquired in the Netherlands in the early 2000s.
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Roman Imperial Eagle Statuette – 1st to 3rd Century AD
A finely cast bronze eagle depicted standing atop a naturalistic base, its wings folded against the body and its head turned slightly to one side in a vigilant pose. The eagle was among the most powerful symbols of the Roman Empire, closely associated with Jupiter, imperial authority, and the military standards carried by the Roman legions. Small bronze representations such as this were often used as decorative, devotional, or symbolic objects within domestic and military contexts.
The piece displays an attractive green patina developed over centuries, with well-preserved details visible throughout the body, wings, and base. The compact composition and strong silhouette make it an appealing example of Roman bronze craftsmanship, preserving the enduring iconography of the imperial eagle.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 5.1 × 2.8 × 3.7 cm
Weight: 67.65 g
Provenance: Dutch private collection, acquired in the Netherlands in the early 2000s.
All items come with CoA sent to your email address.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Bronze type
Patinated bronze
Weight
67.65 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
2000
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
Height
5.1 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Width
2.8 cm
Depth
3.7 cm
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