No. 83823545

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Ancient Roman Bronze Club of Hercules amulet, very rare
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Ancient Roman Bronze Club of Hercules amulet, very rare

Due to custom regulations we can not ship outside the E.U. Please make sure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. Very rare Roman solid bronze club of Hercules amulet. Made to be worn by wrapping a strap around its upper portion. Cast bronze amulet in the form of a wooden club with realistic-looking knobs projecting from the sides. The club tapers to a narrow end with a flat butt. These amulets were most popular on the fringes of the Empire, among the Germanic peoples, who, according to Tacitus, had a particular affinity for the story of Hercules. Length: ± 51,4 mm Diameter: ± 9,7 mm Condition: good and solid condition with well-preserved details. Appealing olive-green to dark patina. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images. Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).

No. 83823545

No longer available
Ancient Roman Bronze Club of Hercules amulet, very rare

Ancient Roman Bronze Club of Hercules amulet, very rare

Due to custom regulations we can not ship outside the E.U. Please make sure you have an EU shipping address before bidding.

Very rare Roman solid bronze club of Hercules amulet. Made to be worn by wrapping a strap around its upper portion.
Cast bronze amulet in the form of a wooden club with realistic-looking knobs projecting from the sides. The club tapers to a narrow end with a flat butt.
These amulets were most popular on the fringes of the Empire, among the Germanic peoples, who, according to Tacitus, had a particular affinity for the story of Hercules.

Length: ± 51,4 mm
Diameter: ± 9,7 mm

Condition: good and solid condition with well-preserved details. Appealing olive-green to dark patina.
Signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images.

Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).


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