Ancient Roman

Roman bronze object in the form of a club with an animal head Roman bronze object in the form of a club, Roman Imperial period, 1st–3rd century AD, possibly part of a larger Heracles statue or the grip of a device. The elongated, slightly irregular shaft is characterized as a club by its plastically protruding, knot-like swellings. Such clubs are among the most important attributes of Heracles (Hercules) and regularly appear on small-format bronze statuettes of the god. Particularly noteworthy is the elaborately worked upper end. It shows a stylized animal head with large circularly indicated eyes, an open mouth, and lateral openings. A strong, profiled knot separates the head from the shaft. The bronze possesses an attractive, naturally grown dark green to greenish patina. Culture: Roman Dating: Roman Imperial period, 1st–3rd century AD Material: Bronze Dimensions: 79 × 13 × 14 mm Condition: At the lower end anciently broken; otherwise preserved and intact. Provenance: Purchased in 2026 in the German art trade, previously since before 2000 in the private collection H. L., Rhineland The invoice is available and will be provided to the buyer in copy.

Estimate:£335.03

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