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Ancient Roman Bronze Leg or Artifact / Element

$1,500
£1,127.60
€1,307.25
CA$2,094.23
A$2,345.65
CHF 1,220.52
MX$28,487.78
NOK 15,473.10
SEK 14,600.03
DKK 9,753.95
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About the Item

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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