Ancient Roman Bronze Stunning & Heavy Jupiter Eagle
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An ancient Roman bronze Jupiter Eagle statuette dating to 1–3 AD, 52.3 mm high, 38.4 mm wide, weighing 65.62 g, in very good + condition, provenance Belgium, acquired in 1985.
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Stunning & Heavy Jupiter Eagle 1-3 AD
Ancient Roman bronze statuettes depicting an eagle perched on a deer or stag (or stag's head) date primarily to the 1st—3rd centuries AD. These artifacts were typically votive offerings connected to the cult of Jupiter Dolichenus, a popular Roman military mystery religion that originated in Anatolia (modern-day Turkey) and spread throughout the empire.
The eagle was the apex predator of the sky, and the deer was highly prized prey in Roman hunts (venatio). The motif symbolized dominance, victory, and the conquering of formidable opponents.
Height : 52.3 mm
Wide : 38.4 mm
Weight : 65.62 Grams
Material : Bronze
See images for own impression .
Source : Brit Museum
Stunning & Heavy Jupiter Eagle 1-3 AD
Ancient Roman bronze statuettes depicting an eagle perched on a deer or stag (or stag's head) date primarily to the 1st—3rd centuries AD. These artifacts were typically votive offerings connected to the cult of Jupiter Dolichenus, a popular Roman military mystery religion that originated in Anatolia (modern-day Turkey) and spread throughout the empire.
The eagle was the apex predator of the sky, and the deer was highly prized prey in Roman hunts (venatio). The motif symbolized dominance, victory, and the conquering of formidable opponents.
Height : 52.3 mm
Wide : 38.4 mm
Weight : 65.62 Grams
Material : Bronze
See images for own impression .
Source : Brit Museum
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
1-3 AD
Name of object
Stunning & Heavy Jupiter Eagle
Acquired from
Inherited
Year acquired
1985
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Very good +
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1966
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
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.
