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THBRoman Leaded Bronze Bird Head Handle
Lot 8c
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Artemis Fine Arts
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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- Lot Description
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A wonderful leaded bronze handle exhibiting a sweeping, arched form, and a pair of up-turned, bird-head terminals, resembling ducks or swans. Each elegant avian displays a rounded crest, annular eyes, and an elongated beak, as the faceted handle is further adorned by 3 raised horizontal bands with a triangular, downward-pointing embellishment on each side. An annular loop for suspension sits at the top of the arch. Size: 12.8" L x 1.5" W x 7.3" H (32.5 cm x 3.8 cm x 18.5 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#134669Fragment of a larger piece. Expected surface wear with nicks, abrasions, and softening of detail, commensurate with age. Otherwise, excellent with nice patina throughout.Condition
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