Zwei bronzene Wagenkastenaufhängungen mit Adler- und Schwanenköpfen, römisch, 2. - 3. Jhdt. n. Chr. - photo 1
Zwei bronzene Wagenkastenaufhängungen mit Adler- und Schwanenköpfen, römisch, 2. - 3. Jhdt. n. Chr. - photo 2
Zwei bronzene Wagenkastenaufhängungen mit Adler- und Schwanenköpfen, römisch, 2. - 3. Jhdt. n. Chr. - photo 3
Zwei bronzene Wagenkastenaufhängungen mit Adler- und Schwanenköpfen, römisch, 2. - 3. Jhdt. n. Chr. - photo 4

Zwei bronzene Wagenkastenaufhängungen mit Adler- und Schwanenköpfen, römisch, 2. - 3. Jhdt. n. Chr.

Lot 8040
08.07.2024 10:00UTC +01:00
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Event locationGermany, Grasbrunn / München
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Lot 8040 | Zwei bronzene Wagenkastenaufhängungen mit Adler- und Schwanenköpfen, römisch, 2. - 3. Jhdt. n. Chr.
Zwei bronzene Wagenkastenaufhängungen mit Adler- und Schwanenköpfen, römisch, 2. - 3. Jhdt. n. Chr.
Zwei gleiche Aufhängungen für einen Wagenkasten zur Abfederung von Stößen aus Bronze mit figürlichen Darstellungen in feiner Qualität. Achtkantige, leicht konisch nach oben verlaufende Tülle mit dicker Wand und markanten Randverstärkungen oben und unten. Die drei Facetten der Schauseite mit floralem Dekor aus Ritz- und Punzverzierung.
Seitlich je zwei nach oben geführte Schwanenhälse mit zurückgebogenem Kopf. Schnabel, Augen und Gefieder fein und gekonnt nachziseliert. Auf der Tülle ein Adlerkopf mit gleichermaßen fein ausgearbeitetem Gefieder, Augen und Schnabel. Sehr schöne grüne Patina mit einigen rötlichen Flecken. Höhe 12,5 cm, Breite auf der Schauseite ca. 17,5 cm. Außergewöhnlich schönes Paar römischer Wagenaufhängungen mit geradezu perfekter Oberfläche in ausgezeichneter Erhaltung.
Provenienz: Aus österreichischer Privatsammlung, erworben in den 1970er Jahren im österreichischen Kunsthandel.
Two Roman bronze chariot body suspensions with eagle and swan heads, 2nd - 3rd century A.D.
Two Roman bronze chariot body suspensions with eagle and swan heads, 2nd - 3rd century A.D.
Two identical suspensions for a wagon body to cushion shocks made of bronze with figural depictions in fine quality. Octagonal, slightly conical spout with a thick wall and prominent rim reinforcements at the top and bottom. The three facets of the front with floral décor of incised and punched decoration.
On each side two swan necks with bent back head. Beak, eyes and plumage finely and skilfully chiselled. On the spout an eagle's head with equally finely worked plumage, eyes and beak. Very beautiful green patina with some reddish spots. Height 12.5 cm, width on the front approx. 17.5 cm. Exceptionally beautiful pair of Roman wagon suspensions with about perfect surface in excellent condition.
Provenance: From an Austrian private collection, acquired in the 1970s in the Austrian art trade.
Condition: I -
Place of origin:Roman Empire
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