Iron Age Bronze IMPORTANT EXVOTE OF AN IBERIAN WARRIOR

Piece/Object: Votive offering Civilisation: Iberian Art Date/Period: 4th-3rd c. BC Material: Bronze Dimensions: 6 cm Provenance: -Ex Sammlung Dr. M. E Schweiz 1970-1980s. -Ex German collection 2000s -Ex G&M DESCRIPTION Male votive tablet depicting an offering warrior with braids, almond-shaped eyes and a prominent nose. His arms are outstretched; in one of them he is probably holding a spear (now lost) . He wears a tunic that covers him down to his feet and a sagum (typical cloak of Iberian soldiers) . The figure rests on an extension of the piece as a base. A falcata protrudes from under the sagum, revealing its hilt in the shape of a horse's head and the relief of the blade under the cloak. A shield (caetra) is attached to the back with ribbons. This piece is considered to be of exceptional importance, as it offers many details of the clothing and weapons used by the warriors of pre-Roman Iberia in a figure which, although quite realistic, still reflects the characteristic features of Iberian art. Parallels: In a photo it can be compared with an ex-voto of similar typology exhibited in the National Archaeological Museum. Condition: The figure is intact. The piece retains the earth adhering to the bronze, giving it a brown patina, with minor surface wear as can be seen in the photographs. The seller guarantees that he has acquired this lot legally. For shipments outside of Spain an export permit from the Ministry of Culture will be required. This can take 2-3 months. The costs are to be paid by the buyer. The piece includes a certificate of authenticity. This and the purchase documentation will be provided to the buyer by the seller if requested, omitting some data by the GDPR laws Piece/Item: Votive offering Civilisation: Iberian Art Date/Period: 4th - 3rd century B. C. Material: Bronze Dimensions: 6 cm Origin: -Ex Sammlung Dr. M. E Schweiz 1970-1980 - Former German collection 2000s -Ex G&M DESCRIPTION Male votive offering representing an offering warrior with braids, "almond-shaped" eyes and a prominent nose. Arms outstretched; in one of them he would carry a spear (today lost) . He wears a tunic that covers him to the feet and a sagum (typical cape of Iberian soldiers) . The figure rests on an extension of the piece as a base. A falcata stands out under the Sagum, revealing its hilt in the shape of a horse's head and the relief of the blade under the mantle. On the back it is fastened, by means of straps, a shield (caetra) . This piece is considered to be of exceptional importance, as it offers many details about the clothing and the array of weapons used by the warriors of pre-Roman Iberia in a figure that, being quite realistic, does not cease to reflect the characteristic features of Iberian art. Parallel: In a photo it can be compared with a votive offer of a similar type exhibited in the National Archaeological Museum. Condition: Intact figure. The piece preserves the earth adhered to the bronze, giving a brown patina, small wear on the surface as can be seen in the photographs. The seller guarantees that this lot has been legally obtained. For shipments outside of Spain, the export permit from the Ministry of culture will be required. This may take 2-3 months. the costs are borne by the buyer. The piece includes a certificate of authenticity. This and the purchase documentation will be provided to the buyer by @ if requested, omitting some data by the LOPD.