Roman bronze pendant in the shape of a wild boar
€296
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Object number
AR3465F
| Object: |
Pendant in the shape of a wild boar
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| Material: |
Bronze
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| Date: |
About 1st - 3rd century A.D. Roman |
| Description: |
Amulet or pendant in the shape of a standing sow (female wild boar). A large loop is attached to its back.
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| Size: |
Length 27mm, height 23mm.
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| Condition: |
Perfectly preserved. Body complete and intact. Beautiful patina in dark green and brown tones.
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| References: |
For depictions of wild boars in bronze (but not as pendants), see e.g.: A. P. Kozloff, D.G. Mitten, and M. Sguaitamatti, More Animals in Ancient Art from the Leo Mildenberg Collection (Cleveland 1981) p. 55 Nr. 163 Bronzes figurés de l'époque romaine, Musée d'histoire et d'art Luxembourg, 2e édition (1975) Nr. 32 |
| Provenance: |
Acquired by us in 2022 from R. Deutsch, Israel. Exported with permit no. 50984 from the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA). Previously in the Israeli family collection of art dealer Gideon Sasson, entered into the collection in 1925.
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| Authenticity: |
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