编号 101039528

古罗马,帝国 铜质公牛小雕像 (没有保留价)
编号 101039528

古罗马,帝国 铜质公牛小雕像 (没有保留价)
A finely cast ancient Roman bronze bull statuette, rendered in a compact and stylized form typical of Roman animal representations. The bull stands firmly on all four legs, with a powerful body, raised head, and clearly defined musculature, conveying strength and vitality despite its modest size.
In Roman culture, the bull was a potent symbol associated with fertility, strength, protection, and sacrificial ritual, often linked to major deities such as Jupiter, Mithras, and Mars. Small bronze animal figurines like this were commonly used as votive offerings, domestic devotional objects (lararium figures), or symbolic amulets intended to invoke divine favor.
The surface displays a stable, dark patina with areas of natural encrustation and wear consistent with ancient casting and long-term burial. The details remain clearly legible, and the statuette is complete and freestanding, with no modern restoration observed.
Comparable examples are known from Roman domestic and religious contexts throughout the Empire, dating from the Early to the High Imperial period.
Material: Bronze
Condition: Very good for its age; intact with original surface patina and honest wear
Size: 50mm
A highly evocative Roman bronze figurine, combining symbolic power, classical craftsmanship, and excellent preservation—an appealing piece for collectors of Roman art and antiquities.
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