Pair of Roman Bronze Applique of Diana with Bow Quiver. Ca. 1st-2nd Century AD
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Description
Pair of bronze applique, facing Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt, with a bow quiver strapped across her back. The quiver straps run between her breasts and she is draped with a chiton and an animal skin cloak, which hangs from her left shoulder across her left breast. Her hair is tied into an intricate headdress with a large ribbon and she looks slightly to her left. Dark green-brown patina is intact. Likely a decorative element that may have fit on a Roman furniture piece or box; 96 grams in total, 60mm hight .
From the collection of EU gentlemen living in South Africa. Originally acquired on the German art market around 2000s.
Additional information
| Weight | 96 g |
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Auction Expired because there were no bids| Auction started | 03/12/2023 5:00 pm | ||