Roman Bronze Handle w/ Twin Swan Heads
**Originally Listed At $300**
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. Finely cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) process, an elegant bronze handle, perhaps for a hydria vessel, with twin swan heads at either end. The swan played a complex role in Greek and Roman mythology - as an attribute of Venus/Aphrodite and Apollo, said to sing a song of unearthly beauty as it died, and as the form assumed by Zeus to ravish Leda, mother of Helen of Troy. A wonderful example with fabulous patina throughout. Size: 5.3" W x 2.75" H (13.5 cm x 7 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#137200
Condition Report: Loss to section of one lateral projection as shown. Minor abrasions to handle body and swan heads. Great patina throughout.
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**Originally Listed At $300**
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. Finely cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) process, an elegant bronze handle, perhaps for a hydria vessel, with twin swan heads at either end. The swan played a complex role in Greek and Roman mythology - as an attribute of Venus/Aphrodite and Apollo, said to sing a song of unearthly beauty as it died, and as the form assumed by Zeus to ravish Leda, mother of Helen of Troy. A wonderful example with fabulous patina throughout. Size: 5.3" W x 2.75" H (13.5 cm x 7 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#137200
Condition Report: Loss to section of one lateral projection as shown. Minor abrasions to handle body and swan heads. Great patina throughout.