Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze, Gold Ancient bronze anthropomorphic figurine — votive tradition - 45 mm (No reserve price)
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Antique bronze votive anthropomorphic figurine from the Roman period (I–III AD), 45 mm high, 12 mm wide and 12 mm deep.
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Old anthropomorphic bronze figurine — votive tradition
Proposed epoch: Roman period, 1st–3rd centuries AD.
Material: Bronze.
Typology: Small anthropomorphic figurine of votive or ornamental character.
Interesting ancient figurine made in cast bronze, with a human representation of pronounced stylization.
The figure presents a cylindrical-configured head, marked shoulders and arms close to the torso, while the lower part adopts a narrow and elongated silhouette.
What stands out is the schematic treatment of the anatomy and the reliefs that run along the back, evoking the folds of a garment.
The surface preserves a patina of green and brown tones, with mineral deposits and wear.
An attractive example of small ancient figurative metalwork, of particular interest for its sculptural character and its singular interpretation of the human figure.
Old anthropomorphic bronze figurine — votive tradition
Proposed epoch: Roman period, 1st–3rd centuries AD.
Material: Bronze.
Typology: Small anthropomorphic figurine of votive or ornamental character.
Interesting ancient figurine made in cast bronze, with a human representation of pronounced stylization.
The figure presents a cylindrical-configured head, marked shoulders and arms close to the torso, while the lower part adopts a narrow and elongated silhouette.
What stands out is the schematic treatment of the anatomy and the reliefs that run along the back, evoking the folds of a garment.
The surface preserves a patina of green and brown tones, with mineral deposits and wear.
An attractive example of small ancient figurative metalwork, of particular interest for its sculptural character and its singular interpretation of the human figure.
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Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
S.I
Name of object
Ancient bronze anthropomorphic figurine — votive tradition
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1970
Material
Bronze, Gold
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
45 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
12 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
Depth
12 mm
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Original/official
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