A Roman gilt bronze figure of Mars

A Roman gilt bronze figure of Mars
Circa 1st-2nd Century A.D.
The god depicted nude, standing with his right leg advanced, wearing a helmet high on his head, with his right arm raised, likely once holding a spear, his left arm extended, with extensive gilding remaining overall, 12.3cm high

Provenance:
with La Reine Margot, Paris.
Private collection, Paris, acquired from the above ca. 2013.

Known for being the god of war, Mars was worshipped throughout the Roman Empire, especially in his form as Mars Ultor or Mars the Avenger, protector of the Roman Army.