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Cute Greek Bronze Votive Bird browse these categories for related items... Directory: Antiques:Regional Art:Ancient World:Greek:Bronze: Pre AD 1000: Item # 616487
Apolonia Ancient Art 290 Fillmore St. #D Denver, CO. 80206 303-321-7351 gallery Guest Book $1375.00 |
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| This cute Greek bronze bird dates from the Geometric period, circa 8th-7th century B.C. This piece was cast in the lost wax process and it is solid with no hollow core. This bird is probably a duck or a goose, as the head has a flat bill, dotted eye, elongated neck, and plump body. The dotted eye feature is a Greek Geometric period convention of art that is seen on many figural objects as well. This piece is votive in nature, as pieces were hung as an offering to the gods in sacred oracle sites such as Delphi and Dodona. This is why there is a suspension loop seen at the top of the piece. Similar examples have also been found at the Enodia sanctuary at Pherai, Thessaly and at the Itonia sanctuary at Philia, Thessaly. This solid piece is approximately 2.4 inches long by 1.9 inches high and is complete. This piece has a beautiful dark green patina and it is in superb condition. This piece is mounted with clay on a custom plexiglas/marble stand and can easily be removed. This piece can also stand by itself in the sitting position. This piece is analogous to the example seen the Leo Mildenberg Collection, "Animals in the Leo Mildenberg Collection", Mainz, Germany, 1981, no. 76. Ex: Private English collection. I certify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition: | ||
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