Roman Gilt Bronze Armor Fragment with Relief
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Description
Roman, Imperial, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A beautiful fragment of a gilt bronze suit of armor featuring a relief rendering of a robed woman stepping to her right and holding a long object in one hand while extending the other outwards. A petite child or cherub can been seen to her right as clouds swirl above her. The right periphery is decorated with a dotted border and three annular drill holes are featured at the top and bottom of the piece for attachment to a suit of armor. Gilding quality: 43% gold (equivalent to over 10 karat); Size: 5.625" W x 4" H (14.3 cm x 10.2 cm)
Provenance: ex-Estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA acquired before 2000; ex-Edward J. Waddell, Ltd., Frederick, Maryland, USA
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#158392
Provenance: ex-Estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA acquired before 2000; ex-Edward J. Waddell, Ltd., Frederick, Maryland, USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#158392
Condition
Fragment of a larger piece. Slight warping in areas but form is still clear. Expected surface wear with softening of detail commensurate with age. Otherwise, very nice with liberal remains of gilding and beautiful green patina.
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Roman Gilt Bronze Armor Fragment with Relief
Estimate $500 - $700
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