Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze Ornamental appliqué in the shape of a scallop shell — Roman tradition - 23 mm (No reserve price)

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Ruth Garrido Vila
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.

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Description from the seller

Bronze wall sconce in the shape of a scallop shell — Roman tradition

Interesting cast bronze wall sconce that reproduces a marine shell in a hemispherical form, with pronounced radial grooves evoking the valves of a scallop.

The shell motif had an important presence in Greco-Roman art, where it was linked to the marine world and to Venus's iconography.

The piece retains an attractive patina of green and dark brown tones, with mineral deposits and signs of age.

It stands out for its pronounced relief and the expressiveness of its naturalistic decoration.

Bronze wall sconce in the shape of a scallop shell — Roman tradition

Interesting cast bronze wall sconce that reproduces a marine shell in a hemispherical form, with pronounced radial grooves evoking the valves of a scallop.

The shell motif had an important presence in Greco-Roman art, where it was linked to the marine world and to Venus's iconography.

The piece retains an attractive patina of green and dark brown tones, with mineral deposits and signs of age.

It stands out for its pronounced relief and the expressiveness of its naturalistic decoration.

Details

Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
S.II
Name of object
Ornamental appliqué in the shape of a scallop shell — Roman tradition
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1970
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
23 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
24 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
Depth
9 mm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
SpainVerified
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Objects sold
92.86%
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