Ancient Roman Bronze Rare Winged Legion Boar Statue (No reserve price)

A Rare Winged Boar Statue standing on 1 Feed . (Idol) Ancient Roman 1-3 AD Top Old Age patina. The ancient myth of the winged pig originates from Greek and Greco-Roman tradition as Chrysaor, the winged boar born from Medusa alongside the winged horse Pegasus. While actual Roman art rarely featured flying pigs, Greek coins from antiquity famously stamped images of a winged boar protome on their currency Height : 53.2 mm Wide : 37.2 mm Weight : 48.03 Grams Material : Bronze See images for own impression . Own private collection inherited from Grandfather, who built the collection in the 1960's

Stima:€180

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