2rd-3rd century A.D.. Modelled in the round on a circular base with attachment peg; applied feather detailing to the neck, wings and tail. Cf. Boucher, S. & Tassinari, S., Musée de la Civilisation Gallo-Romaine a Lyon: Bronzes Antiques I. Inscriptions, Statuaire, Vaisselle, Lyon, 1976, item 99, for type. 15.4 grams, 40 mm (1 5/8 in.).
Private collection of Mr S.A., Switzerland, 1990s, thence by descent. (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)
Price realized | 90 GBP |
Starting price | 150 GBP |
Estimate | 150 GBP |