Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze Votive bull Jupiter 1st to 3rd Century AD - 6.2 cm
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Roman bronze votive bull to Jupiter, dating to the 1st–3rd century AD, standing 6.2 cm high, 2.4 cm wide and 3.8 cm deep (86.74 g) with a dark patina and green encrustation, original and legally acquired with provenance from a Dutch private collection (Belgium origin).
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A Roman bronze statuette of a bull, 1st-3rd century A.D.
Depicting a standing bull with a powerful body, short muscular legs and a rectangular base. The animal is shown with its head turned slightly to the right, prominent forward-curving horns, defined muzzle and ears, and a long tail hanging down the right hind leg. A large rectangular opening pierces the base beneath the body. The surface displays a dark bronze patina with attractive patches of green encrustation.
Height: 6.2 cm.
Width: 2.4 cm.
Depth: 3.8 cm.
Weight: 86.74 g.
Provenance:
Dutch private collection, acquired in Belgium in the early 2000s.
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This item has been legally acquired in accordance with European law.
A Roman bronze statuette of a bull, 1st-3rd century A.D.
Depicting a standing bull with a powerful body, short muscular legs and a rectangular base. The animal is shown with its head turned slightly to the right, prominent forward-curving horns, defined muzzle and ears, and a long tail hanging down the right hind leg. A large rectangular opening pierces the base beneath the body. The surface displays a dark bronze patina with attractive patches of green encrustation.
Height: 6.2 cm.
Width: 2.4 cm.
Depth: 3.8 cm.
Weight: 86.74 g.
Provenance:
Dutch private collection, acquired in Belgium in the early 2000s.
We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years.
A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email.
This item has been legally acquired in accordance with European law.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
1st to 3rd Century AD
Name of object
Votive bull Jupiter 1st to 3rd Century AD
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
6.2 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Width
2.4 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
Depth
3.8 cm
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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