Description:

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A small leaded bronze horse with raised foreleg, shown in a lively stance with incised circular motifs across the body, a striated mane, and defined facial features. The figure is accompanied by a rectangular plinth with surface marks suggesting the hooves may once have been affixed; if not originally paired, the two are a good match, allowing the horse to be displayed standing atop the base. Size of horse: 1.8" L x 0.5" W x 1.6" H (4.6 cm x 1.3 cm x 4.1 cm); on plinth: 2" H (5.1 cm)

Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection, acquired before 2000

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#196553

  • Condition: Horse is not attached to plinth. Plinth and horse may be original to each other. Loss to horse's leg and abrasions and nicks to surface. Small hole in plinth. Green patina to both.

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