ANCIENT ROMAN BRONZE FIGURINE.(1st - 2nd Century).Ae.

Condition : Good very fine.

Weight : 37.38 gr
Diameter : 63 mm

The image shows a small bronze male figure depiction of Zeus. The figure appears to be standing in a defiant stance, with a bearded and muscular build typical of classical depictions of the gods in ancient Greeke-Roman art. The figure holds an object that appears to be a patera (a shallow dish used for pouring libations in religious ceremonies) in one hand. The nudity and general posture are consistent with many ancient depictions of Zeus, king of the gods in Greek mythology.

This style of figurine probably dates to a period when bronze figures were used in religious or votive contexts. These objects were placed in temples or sanctuaries as offerings to the gods, or used in personal devotion. The front and back views emphasize the human form, a characteristic of classical art, and highlight the influence of Greek sculptural traditions even in smaller objects.