Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze Winged figure – 1st–3rd centuries AD. - 47 mm (No reserve price)
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Bronze winged figure dating to the Roman Empire, siglos I–III AD, attributed to Ancient Rome, in good condition and measuring 47 mm high, 53 mm wide, and 22 cm deep; acquired in 1960 from a gallery/antique dealer in Spain.
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Winged bronze figure – Attributed to the Roman Empire, 1st–3rd centuries AD.
Cultura atribuida: Romana
Cronología propuesta: Siglos I-III d. C.
Material: Bronce fundido
Tipología: Figura zoomorfa fantástica, elemento ornamental
A singular bronze figure representing an extraordinary winged animal with ursine appearance, executed with a frontal, symmetrical composition and high expressiveness.
The head features small upright ears, marked eyes, a prominent snout and a defined mouth. On both sides unfold two large horizontal wings, decorated with incisions that stylize the feathers.
The body narrows progressively from the chest to a lower widened termination, where it retains a circular perforation related to its ancient fixing system.
The piece stands out for its singular iconography, combining the traits of a terrestrial animal with the attributes of a winged creature, within the tradition of fantastic representations of Antiquity.
It preserves an attractive olive-green patina surface, earthy tones and small concretions, with surface wear that highlights the original modeling.
A piece of notable visual appeal for collectors of small archaeological bronzes, zoomorphic figures and fantastic representations of the ancient world.
Winged bronze figure – Attributed to the Roman Empire, 1st–3rd centuries AD.
Cultura atribuida: Romana
Cronología propuesta: Siglos I-III d. C.
Material: Bronce fundido
Tipología: Figura zoomorfa fantástica, elemento ornamental
A singular bronze figure representing an extraordinary winged animal with ursine appearance, executed with a frontal, symmetrical composition and high expressiveness.
The head features small upright ears, marked eyes, a prominent snout and a defined mouth. On both sides unfold two large horizontal wings, decorated with incisions that stylize the feathers.
The body narrows progressively from the chest to a lower widened termination, where it retains a circular perforation related to its ancient fixing system.
The piece stands out for its singular iconography, combining the traits of a terrestrial animal with the attributes of a winged creature, within the tradition of fantastic representations of Antiquity.
It preserves an attractive olive-green patina surface, earthy tones and small concretions, with surface wear that highlights the original modeling.
A piece of notable visual appeal for collectors of small archaeological bronzes, zoomorphic figures and fantastic representations of the ancient world.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
S. I-III DC
Name of object
Winged figure – 1st–3rd centuries AD.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1960
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
47 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
Width
53 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
Depth
22 cm
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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