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Western Europe, Iberia, Roman Period, ca. 206 BCE to 2nd century CE. An abstract, anthropomorphic leaded bronze figure, cast standing with a rounded head seemingly without hair, a tall, thin body, and arms at the sides. This statuette would have been placed into a sanctuary or temple - a change that occurred around the beginning of the later Iberian period, as prior to that votive human figures were placed into burials. This indicates a shift in belief systems, perhaps to a religious understanding where humans interacted directly with the gods rather than going through an intermediary like a priest. Bronze figures are particularly associated with the sanctuaries at Despenaperros and El Cerro de los Santos, while other sites had stone figures. Size: 0.55" W x 2.3" H (1.4 cm x 5.8 cm); 3.5" H (8.9 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection; ex-Pastor collection, Spain 1970s

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#143460

  • Condition: Intact, with some details remaining on the face and a very dark green patina. The figure appears to have had its patina cleaned at some point, with loss to some of its decoration and light abrasion of the surface.

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June 25, 2020 8:00 AM MDT
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