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Antique Neoclassical Bronze Trident Sculpture

$3,301.44
£2,375
€2,805.10
CA$4,498.49
A$5,066.82
CHF 2,623.92
MX$61,534.53
NOK 33,329.91
SEK 31,616.23
DKK 20,929.93
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About the Item

An antique neoclassical style patinated bronze trident sculpture, mounted on a limestone base. Originally a sculptural fountain, this mid 19th century English piece now stands as a decorative piece in exterior and interior settings. Triton Thought to be a the mystical trident of the Greek god Triton, depicted as a fish-tailed sea-god or merman. He was the son of the sea god, Poseidon, and his wife, Amphitrite, who lived with his parents in a golden palace in the depths of the sea, according to the Greek poet Hesiod. Triton had a human body down to his waist, and the tail of a fish. Triton’s special attribute was this trident not only to protect his realm but as a symbol of his high royal status.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24.41 in (62 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
    Good structural condition. Transports as 2 pieces. Minor wear, small scuffs and losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Wormelow, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 364451stDibs: LU2096345110962

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