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Ancient Roman Bronze Leg or Artifact / Element
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A fine Ancient Roman bronze element.
It appears to be a leg or support for a larger structure.
The leg has a hoofed foot that supports a lion's head and square platform above. The leg is reminiscent of legs on Roman braziers.
Very finely modeled with a verdigre patina and secured on a wooden plinth.
From the private collection of Lawrence Majewski, who was a former conservator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Simply a wonderful piece for the wunderkammer or curio cabinet!
Date:
circa 2nd - 5th Century CE
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with some very Fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
Measurements:
(Including Plinth)
Height: ca. 84 mm
Diameter: ca. 38 mm.
- Dimensions:Height: 3.31 in (8.4 cm)Diameter: 1.5 in (3.8 cm)
- Style:Classical Roman (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 2nd-5th Century CE
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. There are some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: D/I INV1stDibs: LU1610224455132
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