Ancient Roman Bronze Eagle Figurine - Iconic! Circa 1st-2nd century AD This bronze eagle figurine stands proudly with its head held high, gazing forward. The broad wings gracefully folded along its sides. The bird is perched atop an integral, flat base. In ancient Rome, eagles often represented power, strength, and authority. The Roman military extensively used eagle standards, known as "aquilae," as symbols of legionary cohorts. These eagle standards were carried into battle and held great importance, embodying the honour and loyalty of the legion. Dimensions: 40mm x 30mm; weight 51g Provenance: Private UK Ancient Art Collection formerly acquired on the UK, European, and USA Art Markets from pre-2000 Collections. Disclaimer: NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION. All items will be shipped from Belgium. The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits. The seller will not ship outside the EU.