Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze Small zoomorphic figure. - 31 mm (No reserve price)
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Bronze small zoomorphic figure from the Roman period (1st–3rd century A.D.), 31 × 31 × 17 mm, in good condition with dark green patina, original, from a private collection acquired from Spain in 1970; culture Antigua Roma, Imperio.
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Small Roman bronze zoomorphic figure
Small bronze zoomorphic figure from the Roman period, modeled in a schematic way as a quadruped with an elongated neck, with simplified features and a compact volume. It retains traces of dark green patina and earthy concretions, with surface wear appropriate to its age.
Possibly it formed part of an appliqué, decorative element, or small votive object.
Chronology (approximate): Roman period, circa 1st–4th centuries AD
Material: bronze
Dimensions: 31 × 31 × 17 mm
Condition: conservation in keeping with its age, with surface deposits and oxidation
Provenance: private collection
Small Roman bronze zoomorphic figure
Small bronze zoomorphic figure from the Roman period, modeled in a schematic way as a quadruped with an elongated neck, with simplified features and a compact volume. It retains traces of dark green patina and earthy concretions, with surface wear appropriate to its age.
Possibly it formed part of an appliqué, decorative element, or small votive object.
Chronology (approximate): Roman period, circa 1st–4th centuries AD
Material: bronze
Dimensions: 31 × 31 × 17 mm
Condition: conservation in keeping with its age, with surface deposits and oxidation
Provenance: private collection
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
1st - 3rd Century A.D
Name of object
Small zoomorphic figure.
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1970
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
31 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
31 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
Depth
17 mm
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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