Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze Votive Horse rider - 6.2 cm

Roman Empire Bronze Horse Rider Figure – 1st to 3rd Century AD A finely modeled Roman Imperial bronze figure of a horse rider, represented in a dynamic riding posture with the legs bent and separated to accommodate the body of the horse, which is now absent. The figure wears a short belted tunic with carefully rendered folds and incised decorative details across the torso and garments. One arm is raised with the hand clenched, possibly originally intended to hold a weapon, rein, or other attribute, while the opposite arm extends downward and retains a small curved element. The animated pose, strongly articulated limbs and detailed clothing give the figure a pronounced sense of movement. The surface displays a very dark brown to almost black patina with areas of wear and lighter mineral deposits, emphasizing the modeled and incised decoration. Such small bronze figures could form part of larger equestrian compositions and reflect the importance of mounted imagery within the Roman world. Material: Bronze Dimensions: 6.2 cm high Weight: 41.3 g Provenance: Acquired in the Netherlands from a German private collection. We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years. A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email. This item has been legally acquired under European Law.

Schätzpreis:€650

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