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ITEM: Eagle pendant
MATERIAL: Silver
CULTURE: Roman
PERIOD: 1st Century B.C - 1st Century A.D
DIMENSIONS: 15 mm x 14 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex Dutch private collection, acquired between 1970s
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export Licence. If you are from outside the European Union, we will have to apply for the export licence again for your country, this takes 4 to 6 weeks and has a cost of 5% of the amount of the sale, this amount will be added to the final invoice.
The aquila, or eagle, is one the most enduring symbols of Roman civilization. While different animals and mythological creatures served as meaningful signifiers throughout the Republic and Imperial eras, the eagle continuously symbolized power and authority.
The eagle was considered majestic and transcendent, to the point that live birds were often caged on emperors’ funeral pyres. Once they broke free and flew skyward, the Romans considered it a manifestation of the deceased emperor’s transition to godhood.
MATERIAL: Silver
CULTURE: Roman
PERIOD: 1st Century B.C - 1st Century A.D
DIMENSIONS: 15 mm x 14 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex Dutch private collection, acquired between 1970s
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export Licence. If you are from outside the European Union, we will have to apply for the export licence again for your country, this takes 4 to 6 weeks and has a cost of 5% of the amount of the sale, this amount will be added to the final invoice.
The aquila, or eagle, is one the most enduring symbols of Roman civilization. While different animals and mythological creatures served as meaningful signifiers throughout the Republic and Imperial eras, the eagle continuously symbolized power and authority.
The eagle was considered majestic and transcendent, to the point that live birds were often caged on emperors’ funeral pyres. Once they broke free and flew skyward, the Romans considered it a manifestation of the deceased emperor’s transition to godhood.
Condition
Good condition
Dimensions
1.5 x 1.4 cm
Buyer's Premium
- 8%
Roman eagle pendant
€200.00
€240
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Item located in El Campello, Alicante, ESOffers In-House Shipping
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