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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A cast bronze statue of a bear, perhaps intended to be a juvenile based on its shape. Bears were known to the Romans, but are rare in Roman artwork, often associated with the Orsini family. However, exotic or fierce animals were always a favorite of Romans (something that we can relate to today); so, the bear is part of that tradition. Here the bear has a thick, unruly coat, a thin form, and a slouching gait, shown striding forward, with its mouth partially opened. The figure stands on an integral rectangular platform. Size: 2.6" W x 2.25" H (6.6 cm x 5.7 cm); 3.2" H (8.1 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection

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Condition

Dark patina on surface. Nice preservation of form.

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Rare Roman Bronze Bear

Name: Rare Roman Bronze Bear
SKU: 61533660
Price: 1500 USD
Availability: InStock

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