Roman Bronze Head of a Griffin
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Description
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A bronze head with a long snaky neck and avian features. Two incised eyes, a ridged crest, and a thick beak give it a bird-like appearance. Along the neck are incised lines that likely represent feathers. This could be the mythical griffin, a hybrid creature that combines an eagle's head and wings with a lion's body. The lengthy neck would be an ideal handle for a vessel, to which this may have been attached originally. Size: 2.75" L x .5" W (7 cm x 1.3 cm)
Provenance: ex-estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA acquired before 2000
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#158788
Provenance: ex-estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA acquired before 2000
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.
#158788
Condition
Fragment of a larger piece as shown. Nicks, chips, and surface abrasions. Rich green and blue patina.
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Roman Bronze Head of a Griffin
Estimate $300 - $450
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