Roman Bronze Eagle Statuette

拍品描述

Eastern Empire, 3rd-4th century A.D. Modelled in the round with a short tail and exaggerated beak; sockets to the eyes to accept glass inserts. Cf. Durham, E., The Silchester Bronze Eagle and Eagles in Roman Britain in Archaeological Journal, 170, 2013, pp.78-105. 46 grams, 52 mm (2 in.). [No Reserve] From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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