Ancient Roman

Roman bronze object in the form of a club with an animal head Roman bronze object in the form of a club, Roman Imperial period, 1st–3rd century AD, possibly part of a larger Heracles statuette or handle of a device. The elongated, slightly irregular shaft is characterized as a club by plastically protruding, knot-like thickenings. Such clubs are among the most important attributes of Heracles (Roman Hercules) and regularly appear in small-format bronze statuettes of the god. Particularly noteworthy is the plastically worked upper end. It shows a stylized animal head with large circularly indicated eyes, an open mouth, and lateral openings. A strong, profiled swelling separates the head from the shaft. The bronze possesses an attractive, naturally grown dark green to greenish patina. Culture: Roman Dating: Roman Imperial period, 1st–3rd century AD Material: Bronze Dimensions: 79 × 13 × 14 mm Condition: At the bottom end, anciently broken; otherwise preserved and intact. Provenance: Acquired in 2026 at the German art market; prior to 2000 in private collection H. L., Rhineland The invoice is available and will be provided to the buyer in copy.

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