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A Pair Of Roman Eagle-Headed Bronze Chariot Guides 2
A Pair Of Roman Eagle-Headed Bronze Chariot Guides 2
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Description
A pair of Roman eagle-headed bronze chariot guides
Circa 2nd Century A.D.
Each in the form of a tapering octogonal shaft surmounted by an eagle head finial, the eyes articulated, the feathers enhanced by incision, with an arm on either side of the shaft in the form of an arching duck's head, details finely incised, 18cm and 18.5cm wide, 13cm and 13.5cm high (2)
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Provenance:
Private collection, Austria, acquired in 1970 in Vienna.
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Condition
The chariot guides appear to be intact with no visible signs of repair or restoration. The incised details are well preserved. The surface has been cleaned leaving some speckled reddish-brown encrustation. There is a small hole shaped indentation on the crown of the head of the smaller eagle, with some iron patina around it. There is overall surface wear including pitting and scratching.
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A Pair Of Roman Eagle-Headed Bronze Chariot Guides 2

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000
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Starting Price £1,700
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