Roman Bronze Statuette of a Standing Eagle, c. 2nd-3rd century A.D.

(Roman Bronze Eagle)

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Item No.
34.37371
Culture
Roman, c. 2nd-3rd century A.D. 
Item Details.
Excellent quality Roman bronze sculpture of an eagle standing on integral base. Engraved details on the body to represent feathers and to highlight physical features. Exquisite.

Literature: Cf. Durham, E., Metal Figurines in Roman Britain, vol. 2, Reading, 2010, pl. 215, for type.

Provenance: From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.

Literature: Cf. Durham, E., Metal Figurines in Roman Britain, vol. 2, Reading, 2010, pl. 215, for type.

Display stand included

Size
5.2 cm H - 2 1/16 inches
Material
Bronze 
Condition
Intact 
Categories
Roman
Price.
US$ 2500
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