Statue, Coppia di Centauri - 47/54 cm h - 30 cm - Bronze
Pair of Centaurs, Chiron and Nessus
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The centaur belongs to that group of Roman mythological figures that also pass through the medieval bestiary unscathed. Half man and half horse they were archery champions and wine lovers (they are often associated with the figure of Dionysius, god of wine) . Our pair of sculptures is represented with meticulous detail and represents an important group of sculptures with great charm.
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Dimensions
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cm 30 x 16 x 47 h (elderly centaur) / cm 30 x 16 x h. 54 (young centaur)
ancient green patina
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Pair of Centaurs, Chiron and Nessus
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The centaur belongs to that group of Roman mythological figures that also pass through the medieval bestiary unscathed. Half man and half horse they were archery champions and wine lovers (they are often associated with the figure of Dionysius, god of wine) . Our pair of sculptures is represented with meticulous detail and represents an important group of sculptures with great charm.
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Dimensions
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cm 30 x 16 x 47 h (elderly centaur) / cm 30 x 16 x h. 54 (young centaur)
ancient green patina
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Time, Location
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