Ancient Roman Bronze Bust, Goddess Minerva - 4.3 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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Description from the seller
Roman goddess figure Minerva - miniature, 4.3 cm
Finely crafted miniature figure of the Roman goddess Minerva, the goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare, the arts and crafts.
Minerva corresponds to the Greek goddess Athena and is one of the most important deities of the Roman pantheon.
The figure measures approximately 4.3 cm in height and, despite its small size, impresses with a detailed finish. It is excellent as a collector’s item, a display piece, or a decorative complement to an antiquities or mythology collection.
Details:
* Motif: Minerva (Roman goddess)
* Height: approx. 4.3 cm
* Material: Bronze (see photos)
* Condition: age-appropriate with signs of wear and patina due to age; please consider the photos as part of the description.
The photos are part of the object description and provide a comprehensive impression of condition and details. The item will be carefully packed and securely shipped.
Note: No shipping outside the European Union.
Roman goddess figure Minerva - miniature, 4.3 cm
Finely crafted miniature figure of the Roman goddess Minerva, the goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare, the arts and crafts.
Minerva corresponds to the Greek goddess Athena and is one of the most important deities of the Roman pantheon.
The figure measures approximately 4.3 cm in height and, despite its small size, impresses with a detailed finish. It is excellent as a collector’s item, a display piece, or a decorative complement to an antiquities or mythology collection.
Details:
* Motif: Minerva (Roman goddess)
* Height: approx. 4.3 cm
* Material: Bronze (see photos)
* Condition: age-appropriate with signs of wear and patina due to age; please consider the photos as part of the description.
The photos are part of the object description and provide a comprehensive impression of condition and details. The item will be carefully packed and securely shipped.
Note: No shipping outside the European Union.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
Ca 2. jh
Name of object
Goddess Minerva, Bust
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2007
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
4.3 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1979
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
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.
