Bronze ornaments with goddess of victory
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Object number
AR3106
| Object: |
Pair of ancient bronze ornaments with goddess of victory
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| Material: |
Bronze.
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| Period: |
1st cent. BC to 3rd cent. AD. Roman period. |
| Description: |
Matching pair of convex appliques of nice artistic quality. Each applique shows the goddess of victory, Victoria. Her legs transform into a palmette. The wings spread out to each side were probably also used as soldering points to attach the bronze decoration. Both arms are raised above the head, holding a wreath. The two bronze figures are certainly ornaments that were mounted to a medium-sized vessel. A handle or a chain could be attached to the loop holes in the form of wreaths. The fact that both pieces are belonging together and are in this state of preservation is a stroke of luck. |
| Dimensions: |
Each 100mm high and 53mm wide.
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| Condition: |
Perfect condition with strong patina. Matching pair.
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| Provenance: |
Acquired by us on the art market in 2020. Previously in the French private collection of Dr. F. Hery. Acquired into the collection between 1970 and March 1978.
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| Literature: |
For bronze vessels with ornaments see W. Lamb, Greek and Roman Bronzes (London, 1929).
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| Authenticity: |
We unconditionally guarantee the authenticity of every artefact, all items are subject to our lifetime return policy on authenticity.
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