Ancient Roman Bronze Ram figure (No reserve price)
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Ancient Roman solid bronze votive ram figure from the eastern Mediterranean, dating to the 1st–3rd century AD, about 25.8 mm high and 44 mm long, with a curved body, raised head with curled horns and an integral curved lower support forming an openwork design; in good condition with a brown patina and some encrustations, not able to stand unsupported, certificate of authenticity available on request (pdf) for a sale price of €100 or more, and EU shipping only to valid addresses.
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Ancient Roman solid bronze votive ram figure, eastern Mediterranean area. The animal has a long, gently curved body, slender legs and a raised head with prominent curled horns. The legs are joined by an integral curved lower support, creating an openwork composition.
The figure may have served as a small votive object, amulet or decorative fitting.
-> The ram was particularly associated with Mercury, the god of commerce, travellers and prosperity, and sometimes appears beside him together with the cockerel. Small bronze animal figures could be dedicated at sanctuaries as offerings made in fulfilment of a vow or in hope of divine protection and favour. Roman bronze statuettes of rams are known from the 1st and 2nd centuries AD, although the precise purpose of individual examples may vary.
Height: ± 25,8 mm
Length: ± 44 mm
Condition: good solid condition with smooth brown patina and some earthen encrustations. The figure can not stand unsupported. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format) for sale price of € 100 or more.
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* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
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* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Ancient Roman solid bronze votive ram figure, eastern Mediterranean area. The animal has a long, gently curved body, slender legs and a raised head with prominent curled horns. The legs are joined by an integral curved lower support, creating an openwork composition.
The figure may have served as a small votive object, amulet or decorative fitting.
-> The ram was particularly associated with Mercury, the god of commerce, travellers and prosperity, and sometimes appears beside him together with the cockerel. Small bronze animal figures could be dedicated at sanctuaries as offerings made in fulfilment of a vow or in hope of divine protection and favour. Roman bronze statuettes of rams are known from the 1st and 2nd centuries AD, although the precise purpose of individual examples may vary.
Height: ± 25,8 mm
Length: ± 44 mm
Condition: good solid condition with smooth brown patina and some earthen encrustations. The figure can not stand unsupported. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format) for sale price of € 100 or more.
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
1st - 3rd century AD
Name of object
Ram figure
Acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Year acquired
2025
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Previous owner - year acquired
2025
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.
