Ancient Roman Bronze Eagle Statuette

Object Description

A fine Roman eagle statuette cast from bronze featuring the bird standing tall with its head over looking its shoulder. The eagle stands upon a slightly concave base and has both wings by its side. The bird has been naturalistically render including the delicate incisions across the body, wings and tail outlining the feathers.

Date: Circa 1st-3rd century AD

Object History

‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.

Object Condition

Fine condition, earthly encrustation and patination covers the surface.

Object Details