Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze Ex-voto depicting a duck. 2nd–3rd centuries CE. - 51 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 € 200 - € 250
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Bronze Exvoto representing a duck from the 2nd–3rd century AD, of Ancient Roman Imperial culture, measuring 41 × 41 × 17 mm, in good condition with a stem at the base for mounting and authenticity stated as original.
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Description from the seller
Ex-voto depicting a duck. 2nd–3rd centuries AD.
Small zoomorphic finial cast in bronze representing a rooster, with an upright neck, stylized head, bulky body, and distinctive elevated tail.
The plumage of the wings, neck and tail appears carefully indicated through reliefs and incisions.
It preserves at the bottom a stem intended for fixation to a larger object, probably furniture, utensil or ornamental element.
Dark patina of archaeological character.
41 × 41 × 17 mm.
Ex-voto depicting a duck. 2nd–3rd centuries AD.
Small zoomorphic finial cast in bronze representing a rooster, with an upright neck, stylized head, bulky body, and distinctive elevated tail.
The plumage of the wings, neck and tail appears carefully indicated through reliefs and incisions.
It preserves at the bottom a stem intended for fixation to a larger object, probably furniture, utensil or ornamental element.
Dark patina of archaeological character.
41 × 41 × 17 mm.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
S. II-III DC
Name of object
Ex-voto depicting a duck. 2nd–3rd centuries CE.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1960
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
51 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
Width
47 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
Depth
13 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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