ROMAN BRONZE LEGIONARY EAGLE FIGURINE
Ca. 100-200 AD.
A cast bronze figurine of an eagle perching on an integral stand. Expertly cleaned and conserved, with a smooth patina. An aquila (eagle) was a prominent symbol used in ancient Rome, especially as the standard of a Roman legion.
Size: L:58.9mm / W:39.5mm ; 94.58g
Provenance: Private London collector, acquired on the Austrian Art market; formerly in an old USA collection, formed since the 1970s.
Estimate: GBP 300 - 600