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THBLarge Roman Bronze Handle w/ Herakles - Ex Sotheby's
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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 century CE. This is a type often found in Pompeii, but we cannot make that claim based on provenance we have. Quite large and quite exceptional bronze handle that once adorned a bronze vessel - possibly oinochoe or hydria. Angular handle with semi-ringed arms that attached to the vessel rim with 90 degree ledge arching slightly to the lower visage of Herakles shown in high relief. Bushy beard and mustache, almond-shaped eyes with silver irises. If you look closely you can see the paw of the Nemean lion over Herakles' right shoulder, claws near his right eye, skin from the head of the lion acts as a cap over his upper forehead. A truly stunning example and must have been one incredible vessel! Size: 5.625" H (14.3 cm); 8.625" H (21.9 cm) on included custom stand.
According to Greek legend, King Eurystheus decided Hercules' first task would be to bring him the skin of an invulnerable lion which terrorized the hills around Nemea. Herakles was successful in this labor and is forever associated with wearing the skin, usually draped over an arm or often over his head.
This item has been tested using XRF technology and is shown to be bronze with small amounts of silver at the eyes. This is consistent with bronzes of the period.
Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection, ex-Royal Athena Gallery, New York City, New York, USA; ex-Sotheby's, December 13/14, 1990, London, Lot 229; ex-Maruice Berard collection
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#190206Condition
Left tip of wing that attached to the vessel rim missing else intact and excellent with stunning deep brown and dark green patina.
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