Lot 31D
Ancient Rome, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A solid cast, bronze statuette depicting a Lar guardian deity - a youthful figure donning a short tunic with pleated folds that gracefully cascade across his body. In his hands, he most likely once held a rhyton and patera. The details of his visage were painstakingly delineated. His face presents delicate, naturalistic features and his coiffure consists of countless meticulously rendered wavy locks. In ancient Rome, Lares were worshipped in each home as deities of fruitful cultivated lands. In time, the Lares were also associated with Penates, the deities of the storeroom and by extension, the prosperity of a family. Each household's Lar was embraced as the focus of the family cult. Here we have a wonderful example with a striking deep green patina. Custom brick-red painted wooden stand. Size: statuette itself measures 1.75" W x 3.5" H (4.4 cm x 8.9 cm); 6" H on stand.
Provenance: Ex - Prominent LA County collector who acquired these prior to 2000
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- Condition: Missing feet and right hand. Nevertheless a strong example.
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