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Rare Roman Terracotta Statue - Castor and Pollux

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Rare Roman Terracotta Statue - Castor and Pollux

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Roman Empire, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. Very unusual pottery sculpture depicting two wrestlers or boxers - who are probably the mythical twins Castor and Pollux (the Gemini). Both are shown nude grasping at the others upper torso, one kicking at the other. Size: 4-7/8" H (12.4 cm).

Provenance: Ex-M. Reiniger estate, Chicago, IL

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Rare Roman Terracotta Statue - Castor and Pollux

Name: Rare Roman Terracotta Statue - Castor and Pollux
SKU: 43429228
Price: 950 USD
Availability: InStock

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