ROMAN LEGIONARY BRONZE EAGLE

Ca. AD 100 - 300 A stunning and fierce cast-bronze statuette of a standing eagle with a raised head looking forward. The eagle has naturalistic qualities with a meticulous feather detailing on the head, chest and folded wings. The eagle stands atop a rock as if it were ready to take flight.
Size: 45mm x 30mm; Weight: 50g
Provenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the Holland art market, P.C., pre 2000.

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Estimate: GBP 150 - 300