Ancient Roman lead Legionary Eagle Statuette – 31 mm

"Roman Lead Legionary Eagle StatuetteCulture / Period: Roman ImperialDate / Period: Circa 1st–3rd century A.D.Material: LeadDimensions: Not providedCondition: Good condition, with age-related surface wear, deposits and patination. Details of the wings, body and suspension loop remain visible.No shipping outside the European Union. Due to complex export regulations concerning cultural goods, this item cannot be shipped outside the EU. Please ensure you have a delivery address within the European Union before placing a bid.Provenance information:Object Registration ID: 1007The current owner (S.N.J. S.) purchased the Legionary Eagle statuette from B.N. in Schiedam, the Netherlands.The previous owner, B.N. from Schiedam, stated that the object had been in his collection, but the date of acquisition was not provided.According to the previous owner, the object had previously formed part of a private collection in the Netherlands; the date of this earlier ownership is unknown.No further information concerning the earlier ownership history of the object was available from the previous owner.Background Information:The eagle, or aquila, was among the most powerful symbols of the Roman world. Closely associated with Jupiter, supreme god of the Roman pantheon, the eagle also became the principal emblem of the Roman legion. From the reforms traditionally associated with Gaius Marius in the... lees verder bij Catawiki