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THBFine Roman Gilt Brass Ram Head Latch
Lot 9b
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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- Lot Description
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A lovely brass latch displaying a thick ring on one side and the head of a ram on the other with liberal remains of a lustrous gilding on the underside of the ram's chin and the recessed area before the neck. The ring is connected via a loop extending from the verso of the ram's head, while the ancient animal displays a gently curved, narrow snout, large horns that spiral around each ear, drilled eyes, recessed nostrils, and a broad neck. A pair of suspension loops protrude from the underside of the ram's neck. A beautiful green and russet patina envelops the entirety of the piece, imbuing with an elegant presentation reminiscent of the ancient world. Size: 2.1" L x 1" W x 0.8" H (5.3 cm x 2.5 cm x 2 cm); 3.2" H (8.1 cm) on included custom stand.
By Roman times, the ram was already an ancient (with respect to the Romans) symbol of virility and masculinity, and Mercury (Greek Hermes), the god of commerce and communication, was often accompanied by a ram to symbolize fertility.
Provenance: private Southern California, USA collection, acquired in the 1970s to mid-1980s
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#160790Loss to bottom of 1 suspension loop on ram. A few areas of light surface wear, commensurate with age. Otherwise, excellent with very liberal remains of gilding and lovely patina.Condition
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