ROMAN BRONZE LEGIONARY EAGLE

Ca. AD 1 - 300. A bronze legionary eagle standing with the wings folded, the head turned to the side, and the talons resting on a rectangular base. Incised plumage covers the breast and wings. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 5524, Axel Guttmann collection of ancient arms and armours, Part 2, Lot 158. Size: 40mm x 35mm; Weight: 45g Provenance: Private collection of a Cambridgeshire gentleman; formerly with Allison Barker, 1990s–2007.