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Lovely Roman Leaded Bronze Eagle Figurine
Lovely Roman Leaded Bronze Eagle Figurine
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Description
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A beautiful leaded bronze figurine of a standing eagle presenting a raised head facing forward and meticulous feather detailing on the head, chest, and flowing wings to emphasize the noble creature's naturalistic qualities. The ancient bird stands atop a pair of clawed feet with straight legs, his petite head displaying bulging eyes beneath a planar brow, a petite incised mouth, and an intimidating aquiline beak. Mottled hues of light brown and seafoam green patina adorn the surface, imbuing the petite avian with an elegant presentation evocative of ancient Rome! Size: 0.9" L x 1.5" W x 1.2" H (2.3 cm x 3.8 cm x 3 cm)

The eagle was a highly symbolic animal among the Roman military and was a great symbol of pride and victory in the eyes of the legions. Known as "aquila" in Latin, the eagle was a representation of honor, victory, and cohesiveness within a legion. One member of each legion was referred to as an aquilifer, or "eagle-bearer," as it was their primary duty to carry and protect that legion's designated eagle standard. If ever an aquila was lost or stolen, it was the primary obligation of the aquilifer to go to any lengths to recover the standard and see to its safe return. Losing an eagle standard was considered a grave omen for its respective legion and would typically lead to distrust and paranoia among the legionaries. To quote a piece of historical fiction set in Roman Britain entitled The Eagle of the Ninth (Rosemary Sutcliff, 1954), "Eagle lost, honor lost; honor lost, all lost."

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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#133328
Condition
Intact and excellent with gorgeous patina and impressive preservation of detail.
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Lovely Roman Leaded Bronze Eagle Figurine

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