Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze Handle depicting Eros riding a dolphin - 37 mm (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 650 - € 800
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Ancient Roman bronze handle depicting Eros riding a dolphin from the Imperial era (1st–3rd century AD), measuring 37 × 50 × 22 mm, in good condition and authentic; acquired from Spain in 1970 from a private collection.
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Description from the seller
Handle of a Roman bronze instrument representing Eros riding a dolphin.
Roman Empire, ca. 1st–3rd centuries CE
The surface preserves an archaeological dark green and brown patina, with areas of oxidation, concretions, and surface wear.
Material: bronze / copper alloy.
Chronology proposed: Roman era, 1st–3rd centuries CE.
Measurements: 37 × 50 × 22 mm.
Condition: good for its age; wear and surface corrosion, with the figurative composition and the assembly cavity remaining legible. probably 1st–3rd centuries CE.
Handle of a Roman bronze instrument representing Eros riding a dolphin.
Roman Empire, ca. 1st–3rd centuries CE
The surface preserves an archaeological dark green and brown patina, with areas of oxidation, concretions, and surface wear.
Material: bronze / copper alloy.
Chronology proposed: Roman era, 1st–3rd centuries CE.
Measurements: 37 × 50 × 22 mm.
Condition: good for its age; wear and surface corrosion, with the figurative composition and the assembly cavity remaining legible. probably 1st–3rd centuries CE.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
1st - 3rd Century A.D
Name of object
Handle depicting Eros riding a dolphin
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1970
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
37 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
50 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
Depth
22 mm
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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