Description:

Roman, early Imperial Period, ca. 1st to early 2nd century CE. A wonderful cast-bronze depiction of a throne with a slight forward lean, the legs with several raised ringlets and terminating with raised discoid bosses atop the rectangular seat, with a tall rectangular back protruding up from behind the seat with a pair of flush bosses near the midsection. Lustrous layers of green and brown patina envelop the composition, and thick earthen deposits create a polychrome presentation. A throne like this example was perhaps created as a votive piece representing the throne of the Roman god Jupiter (Greek Zeus) and was placed in a temple in order for one to receive good fortune. Size: 2.25" W x 4.625" H (5.7 cm x 11.7 cm).

Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection

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#146208

  • Condition: Slight bending to overall form of back and legs, with light encrustations, and minor abrasions, otherwise intact and very good. Nice earthen deposits as well as great green and brown patina throughout.

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