Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze Small bronze zoomorphic figure (WOLF) - 27 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 € 380 - € 450
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Small bronze zoomorphic figure of a wolf from the Roman period, dating to the 2nd–3rd century AD, with a stylised body and horned head, measuring 27 mm high, 47 mm wide and 10 mm deep, in good condition and authenticated as original, acquired in 1970 from Spain from a private collection.
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Bronze zoomorphic figure, Roman period.
Small representation of a caprid — goat or ibex — made in cast bronze, with a stylized body, horned head, and surface decoration through incisions and reliefs. It presents a dynamic posture and a schematic modeling characteristic of small bronzes used for ornamental purposes or possibly as furniture fittings, harness, or other object.
It preserves a dark green and brown patina, earthy deposits, and surface wear in keeping with its age.
Chronology (approx.): Roman period, ca. 1st–3rd centuries A.D.
Material: bronze.
Typology: zoomorphic figure/applique.
Representation: Wolf
Condition: wear, corrosion, and superficial concretions; main structure preserved.
Provenance: private collection.
Bronze zoomorphic figure, Roman period.
Small representation of a caprid — goat or ibex — made in cast bronze, with a stylized body, horned head, and surface decoration through incisions and reliefs. It presents a dynamic posture and a schematic modeling characteristic of small bronzes used for ornamental purposes or possibly as furniture fittings, harness, or other object.
It preserves a dark green and brown patina, earthy deposits, and surface wear in keeping with its age.
Chronology (approx.): Roman period, ca. 1st–3rd centuries A.D.
Material: bronze.
Typology: zoomorphic figure/applique.
Representation: Wolf
Condition: wear, corrosion, and superficial concretions; main structure preserved.
Provenance: private collection.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
2nd - 3rd Century A.D
Name of object
Small bronze zoomorphic figure (WOLF)
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1970
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
27 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
47 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
Depth
10 mm
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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