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Roman Bronze Jupiter Dolichenus Eagle Pair Roman Bronze Jupiter Dolichenus Eagle Pair Roman Bronze Jupiter Dolichenus Eagle Pair Roman Bronze Jupiter Dolichenus Eagle Pair Roman Bronze Jupiter Dolichenus Eagle Pair Roman Bronze Jupiter Dolichenus Eagle Pair Roman Bronze Jupiter Dolichenus Eagle Pair Roman Bronze Jupiter Dolichenus Eagle Pair Roman Bronze Jupiter Dolichenus Eagle Pair
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LOT 0174

Roman Bronze Jupiter Dolichenus Eagle Pair

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

3 3/8 - 3 5/8 in. (482 grams total, 86-92 mm).

Formed as imperial birds modelled in the round, each standing on the head of a horned bull, wings partially spread; semi-naturalistic detailing to the head and feathers; suspension loop behind the neck. [2]

Provenance

Acquired in Europe before 1992.
Private collection, UK.

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LOT 0174

Roman Bronze Jupiter Dolichenus Eagle Pair

Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,170

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