Lot 247: Antiquities, Roman Empire, c.2nd Century, Bronze Statuette Fragment

Roman Empire, c.2^nd Century, Bronze Statuette Fragment
Hand of Lares, holding a rhyton with forepart of a dog
30mm x 31mm, 10mm thick, 16.45g
Ex HD Rauch

An excerpt from Wikipedia talking about Lares: 'Traditional Roman households owned at least one protective Lares-figure, housed in a shrine along with the images of the household's penates, genius image and any other favored deities. Their statues were placed at table during family meals and banquets. They were divine witnesses at important family occasions, such as marriages, births and adoptions, and their shrines provided a religious hub for social and family life.'

For more, click here. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lares

Attractive green patina. Includes small display stand.

• Offered By: Beast Coins
• Lot #: 247
• Listing #: 232905
• Closed: Thursday, June 26, 2014 7:03:00 PM CT
• Estimate: $300