Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze Bear Head applique - 22 mm (No reserve price)
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Roman bronze bear head applique from the Imperial era, dating to the 1st–3rd century AD, measuring 22 × 39 × 36 mm with good condition and official authenticity.
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Description from the seller
Small Roman bronze applique or zoomorphic terminal representing a bear head (Ursus arctos). Roman imperial period, probably 1st–3rd centuries A.D.
The broad posterior part makes me think it was not a standalone figurine, but an element that finished or decorated another object: furniture, a chest, a box, a vehicle, or some wooden accessory. That use is well documented for Roman zoomorphic terminals; there are even museum examples explicitly identified as furniture terminals with a bear head.
A Roman bronze applique/terminal in the form of a bear head. Roman Empire, ca. 1st–3rd centuries A.D. Cast bronze with fur details and facial features formed by incision. Head with strong frontal modeling, prominent snout, and lateral ears. 22 × 39 × 36 mm. Probably ornamental element of furniture or equipment.
Small Roman bronze applique or zoomorphic terminal representing a bear head (Ursus arctos). Roman imperial period, probably 1st–3rd centuries A.D.
The broad posterior part makes me think it was not a standalone figurine, but an element that finished or decorated another object: furniture, a chest, a box, a vehicle, or some wooden accessory. That use is well documented for Roman zoomorphic terminals; there are even museum examples explicitly identified as furniture terminals with a bear head.
A Roman bronze applique/terminal in the form of a bear head. Roman Empire, ca. 1st–3rd centuries A.D. Cast bronze with fur details and facial features formed by incision. Head with strong frontal modeling, prominent snout, and lateral ears. 22 × 39 × 36 mm. Probably ornamental element of furniture or equipment.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
1st - 3rd Century A.D
Name of object
Bear Head applique
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1960
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
22 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
Width
39 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
Depth
36 mm
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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