Greek Bronze Goat

Culture: Greek

Period: 5th century B.C.

Material: Bronze

Dimensions: 4.3 cm x 5.7 cm

Price: Sold

Ref: 2171

Provenance: Swiss collection Dr. Gantenbein, from 1930 to the 1980s. Thence Antiken-Kabinett Gackstätter, inventory number 01465. With an expertise of the Antiken-Kabinett.

Condition: Green fine patina, only missing on the tips of the horns. Intact.

Description: Solid bronze goat standing on two bronze plates. Possibly a handle of an important furniture or vessel. The goat has long, pulled back bent horns, the eyes are punched as concentric circles, the mouth is long and thin, underneath a beard is recognizable. The tail only worked out as a stump.