Roman Bronze Mythical Beast Statuette

Object Description

An ancient Roman bronze zoomophic figurine, most likely depicting a mythical creature. The animal features a large, puffed out, breast, with two angular points, possibly wings, on its back. It has a long curved neck with bowed head. Details of a beak and single horn adorn the face. The base is flat and disc-like, but with an irregular edge with small points. The body rests on a flat circular base.

Date: Circa 1st – 4th 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

Very fine. Covered in attractive patination. Some wear due to age.

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