Romano-Celtic, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A finely cast bronze figure of Jupiter (Greek Zeus) depicted nude save the cloak draped over his left arm, with delineated genitalia, pectorals, and buttocks, facing forward with his handsome bearded visage, and standing in contrapposto with his left leg bent at the knee, his right arm raised and bent at the elbow with this hand formed in a grip presenting an opening that most likely once held a spear, and his right arm extended and holding a thunderbolt in his grip - as Jupiter was the god of the heavens and earth and in essence the supreme leader of the Roman gods! Size: 2.625" H (6.7 cm); 3.4" H (8.6 cm) on included custom stand.

Published: J. Eisenberg: Art of the Ancient World, vol. XXV (2014) no. 33

Exhibited University of Miami, Lowe Museum of Art, 1987 to 1995 and Ball State University Art Museum, 1995 to 2002.

Provenance: private B. Bandy collection, Rochester, Michigan, USA, acquired from Royal-Athena in April 1987; ex-Ede London, UK, December 1986; Exhibited at University of Miami, Lowe Museum of Art, 1987 to 1995 and Ball State University Art Museum, 1995 to 2002. Published: J. Eisenberg: Art of the Ancient World, vol. XXV (2014) no. 33

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Missing implement once held in left hand, most likely a spear. Otherwise just minor wear commensurate with age. Bronze has developed a wonderful green patina.