Ancient Roman Bronze Dancing Maenad or Venus Applique - Set in Display Window

Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid. Ancient Roman bronze rectangular applique showing Maenad or Venus in a fluid dynamic posture. Based on the distinctive stylized hairstyle and the S-curve of the torso the figure is highly indicative of a Maenad (Bacchante) in an ecstatic ritual dance or the Goddess Venus. The applique will be delivered in a display window case to allow for safe display. The applique will be delivered in a special presentation window. The case makes it easy to put on display or to store safely. The case can be opened and reused (simple push-to-open). -> Roman decorative appliqués often drew on mythological imagery, including gods, goddesses, attendants, and Dionysiac figures. Dancing Maenads were associated with the cult of Dionysus, music, movement, and ecstatic celebration, while Venus was connected with beauty, love, and sensuality. Size: ± 40 x 26 mm Display window: ± 7 x 7 cm Condition: fine condition with smooth olive-green patina. Visible signs of wear and loss consistent with age and use, see images. Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format). -> Roman appliqués and decorative mounts were used to embellish a wide range of objects, including furniture, boxes, vessels, and personal or domestic fittings. Figural examples often drew on classical mythological or heroic imagery, adding both decoration and symbolic meaning to the object to which they were attached.

Estimate:£188.45

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