Roman Bronze Statuette of God Lar - Household God
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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A charming cast bronze statuette that captures one of the household gods (the Lares) in dramatic motion, arm raised, striding forward, with his cloak and hair flowing. The figure is fully shaped on all sides, with the drapes of the clothing well-detailed on the back. Comes with custom stand. Size: 1.4" W x 2.5" H (3.6 cm x 6.4 cm); height on stand: 3.15" (8 cm).
Bronze statuettes like this one demonstrate the popularity of household shrines and their deities, particularly in the western part of the Roman Empire. Most Roman houses featured a niche or altar for private worship, called the lararium, where families could arrange their bronze statuettes. The statuettes were mass-produced and their form was often copied from larger versions in public temples.
Provenance: Ex-private New York collection, in Bavarian collection for over 30 years.
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.
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#120926
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A charming cast bronze statuette that captures one of the household gods (the Lares) in dramatic motion, arm raised, striding forward, with his cloak and hair flowing. The figure is fully shaped on all sides, with the drapes of the clothing well-detailed on the back. Comes with custom stand. Size: 1.4" W x 2.5" H (3.6 cm x 6.4 cm); height on stand: 3.15" (8 cm).
Bronze statuettes like this one demonstrate the popularity of household shrines and their deities, particularly in the western part of the Roman Empire. Most Roman houses featured a niche or altar for private worship, called the lararium, where families could arrange their bronze statuettes. The statuettes were mass-produced and their form was often copied from larger versions in public temples.
Provenance: Ex-private New York collection, in Bavarian collection for over 30 years.
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.
#120926
Condition
Losses to arms and legs. Smooth dark green patina overall, with nice detail.
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Roman Bronze Statuette of God Lar - Household God
Estimate $400 - $600
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