Bronze Applique in Form of a Snake

Culture: Roman

Period: 1st-2nd century A.D.

Material: Bronze

Dimensions: 6 cm x 5 cm

Price: Sold

Ref: 3286

Provenance: French private collection, acquired at Archea Ancient Art in Amsterdam on 17 June 2008.

Condition: Intact

Description: Very realistically worked out bronze applique of a snake with a multiple winding body. The strong neck is raised, the flat head stretched upwards. Mouth and eyes are depicted with many details, the scales of the skin are finely worked out all over the body. Possibly a bronze handle of a furniture or of a bronze vessel.