Late Roman / Byzantine Bronze Rooster Weight
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Late Roman/Early Byzantine, ca. 400 to 600 CE. A bronze weight in the form of a rooster, cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) technique. The rooster stands at attention with nicely delineated features and feather patterns. It weighs 20.7 grams. A wonderful example that has developed a deep green patina over the centuries. Size: 1" W x 1.35" H (2.5 cm x 3.4 cm)
Provenance: ex-Phoenicia Holyland Antiquities; ex The Sumer Collection, Henry Anavian, March 12, 2007
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#153613
Late Roman/Early Byzantine, ca. 400 to 600 CE. A bronze weight in the form of a rooster, cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) technique. The rooster stands at attention with nicely delineated features and feather patterns. It weighs 20.7 grams. A wonderful example that has developed a deep green patina over the centuries. Size: 1" W x 1.35" H (2.5 cm x 3.4 cm)
Provenance: ex-Phoenicia Holyland Antiquities; ex The Sumer Collection, Henry Anavian, March 12, 2007
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.
#153613
Condition
Intact, with light wear commensurate with age. Form is strong with most details also still vivid.
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- 24.5%
Late Roman / Byzantine Bronze Rooster Weight
Estimate $550 - $900
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