Roman — Head of an eagle — 2nd - 3rd Century A.D

Roman, 2nd - 3rd Century A.D, Limestone, 95 mm x 100 mm x 135 mm Condition: Good condition. Includes stand. Documented provenance. Antikarts dossier with presentation, characteristics and traceability.
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Detailed Description

Item: Head of an eagle.

Culture: Roman.

Dating: 2nd - 3rd Century A.D.

Material: Limestone.

Dimensions: 95 mm x 100 mm x 135 mm.

Analysis & expertise

Record prepared for Antikarts from the photographs and technical information provided by the source.

Attributions and measurements are retained as cataloguing markers, without over-interpretation.

This entry is preserved in the Antikarts Museum as a documentary reference (no price displayed).

Characteristics

Item: Head of an eagle

Material: Limestone

Culture: Roman

Period: 2nd - 3rd Century A.D

Dimensions: 95 mm x 100 mm x 135 mm

Condition: Good condition. Includes stand

Historical context

In the Roman world, everyday objects (domestic, ritual or workshop-related) circulated widely across the Empire through specialised production centres.

Attribution: Roman. Dating indicated: 2nd - 3rd Century A.D.

Cultural value

Preserved as a comparison anchor within the Antikarts corpus.

Primary value lies in typology, stated dating and the associated traceability trail.

Traceability & guarantees

Provenance (summary): Ex German private collection and galerist, acquired before 1980.

Record preserved in the Antikarts Museum as a documentary reference.

Archived source: https://www.yourantiquarian.com/product/roman-head-of-an-eagle/.

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Archaeological Identity Card

Material, chronological and cultural record for the object

Reference YA-8897
Period
Roman
Date
2nd - 3rd Century A.D
Diameter
95 mm x 100 mm x 135 mm
Other References
YA-8897
Condition
Good condition. Includes stand
Provenance
Ex German private collection and galerist, acquired before 1980 The aquila, or eagle, is one the most enduring symbols of Roman civilization. While different animals and mythological creatures served as meaningful signifiers throughout the Republic and Im