Desirable Roman Bronze Caduceus Staff w/ Rams Heads
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Description
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A petite cast-bronze caduceus staff fragment. It is comprised of a lengthy pole with gradually expanding lobes underneath a pair of lateral wings. Atop a four-sided base is a dramatically-curved finial displaying a pair of stylized rams' heads with elongated faces and spiralized horns, their snouts just barely touching one another. The caduceus is an ancient symbol of health and medicine most notably associated with the Roman God Mercury (Greek Hermes), and this example may have at one time been included with a larger bronze statue of the deity. Comes with custom lucite display stand. Size: 3.875" H (9.8 cm); 5.125" H (13 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection, acquired before 2000
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#131024
Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection, 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.
#131024
Condition
This is an upper fragment of a larger staff. Expected age-commensurate surface wear, slight bending to overall form, otherwise very good. Nice brown and green patina as well as light earthen and mineral deposits throughout. Light sticky residue on bottom portion of staff to aid stand display.
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Desirable Roman Bronze Caduceus Staff w/ Rams Heads
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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