Roman Bronze Figure of Mors / Thanatos
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Description
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. Cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) process, a copper alloy statue of Mors (Greek Thanatos) the personification of death, wearing his traditional hooded cloak and holding inverted torch of life. Mors (Thanatos) would appear to humans when the years allotted to them by the Fates had expired. He was the son of Nox (Greeky Nyx) - the goddess of the night - and Erebus - the Greco-Roman god of darkness - as well as the twin brother of Hypnos - the Greco-Roman god of sleep. Size: 3.125" H (7.9 cm); 3.25" H (8.3 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: ex Estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan USA acquired before 2000
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#158413
Provenance: ex Estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan USA acquired before 2000
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#158413
Condition
Intact. Expected surface wear with slight softening to details though the form is still strong. Graced with rich age patina. High-pointed areas such as the nose and toe of the shoes glisten.
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Roman Bronze Figure of Mors / Thanatos
Estimate $600 - $900
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