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Rare Roman Bronze Buckle with Hippocamp & Eagle

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Roman Empire, ca 1st to 2nd century. Wonderful example of ancient Roman bronze! Very fine bronze buckle or military phalera in the form of a hippocamp (hippocampus) and eagle. The hippocamp was a Greek & Phoenician mythological beast comprised of the upper section of a horse and the lower section of a fish. Also seen in Etruscan art, it was borrowed in Roman art and often seen in mosaics and in marble sculptures. Hippocamp swims left with an eagle holding onto its mane flying right. On the reverse are two large rivets for attachment. Custom base. Size: 3" W x 2.5" H (7.6 cm x 6.4 cm)

Provenance: Ex - private New Jersey collection formed between 1960 and 1985

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Condition

Excellent with wonderful deep green/brown patina, save missing head of one rear post

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Rare Roman Bronze Buckle with Hippocamp & Eagle

Name: Rare Roman Bronze Buckle with Hippocamp & Eagle
SKU: 44063379
Price: 700 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,200 - $1,500

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