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Roman Bronze Chariot Ram with Cherub Figure browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Ancient World:Roman:Bronze: Pre AD 1000: item # 584400
Apolonia Ancient Art 290 Fillmore St. #D Denver, CO. 80206 303-321-7351 gallery Guest Book $2865.00 |
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| This interesting Roman bronze is a chariot fitting that was cast in one piece. This piece dates circa 2nd century AD and is approximately 4 inches high by 2.4 inches wide by 5 inches long. This piece has an attractive even dark green patina and has heavy mineral deposits on the inside of the piece. This piece was likely mounted on a war chariot, probably at the front, as this piece was made as a ram that attached to the cross pieces of the chariot. The cherub has a lively, dream-like face, and was a common type seen on Roman armour, especially as a facing head type. This may also explain the design of this piece, with the upper body of a cherub seen rising forward towards the front of the piece. This cherub may also be a representation of Silenus, who was the attendant of the Roman god of wine, Bacchus. This piece also has traces of iron oxide, as this piece was probably attached to the wooden cross pieces with iron pins. These cross pieces were also square, as the main body of this piece is a square box. Complete examples like this with the back side attachment box are rare, as the thicker figural section of this type of piece is usually found, and the figural section of this piece is also a solid cast of bronze. This piece is probably also Roman provincial, and may have been produced in modern day Germany. The artistic style of the cherub matches another piece of this type that is seen in the Trier Museum, Germany. Another example of this type and size is seen in Christie's Antiquities, New York, June 2000, no. 318. ($4,000.00-$6,000.00 estimates, $3,760 realized.) This piece is a scarce Roman bronze that was cast as a solid, well designed work of arms. A custom plexiglas stand is included. Ex: Private German collection. Ex: Private New York collection. I certify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition: | |||||||||
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