Victorian Spyglass On Tripod - Telescopio Vittoriano - 146×102×47 mm
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Publius Q. Varus - replica burned and brutalised head with partial spine - Homo romanus - 40×33×16 cm
No. 30770127
Publius Q. Varus - replica burned and brutalised head with partial spine - Homo romanus - 40×33×16 cm
REPLICA OF THE DESICCATED HEAD AND PARTIAL SPINE OF PUBLIUS QUINCTILUS VARUS
The desiccated, partially burnt and brutalized head and partial spine of Publius Quintilius Varus _ Spiked and displayed by the Cherusci tribe following the battle of Teutoburg Forest, Germania.
The disaster that shook Rome in 9 AD, where 15,000 - 20,000 Roman soldiers were killed.
An alliance of Germanic tribes ambushed and destroyed three Roman legions and their auxiliaries over a period of just two days. On the second day the Germanic tribesmen overwhelmed the Romans and began a mass slaughter. With his army disintegrating, Varus committed suicide by stabbing himself with his gladius, rather than be captured.
This is a depiction of Varus severed, partially burnt, brutalized and spiked head which would have been displayed by the Cherusci . It is presented here on a wooden stand with metal plaque.
Made mainly from Wood and Polystirene.
Height : 49 cm (19 1/4 in)
Width : 16 cm (6 1/4 in)
Depth : 33 cm (13 in)
This is a hand made item from the vaults of Spurgeon's Odditorium
Display and handle with care.
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