Roman — Statuette of a boar — 1st - 2nd Century A.D

Specimen observed during Antikarts catalog integration. The record is prepared from the technical and provenance information provided by the source. Photographs are preserved as condition evidence at the time of cataloguing.

Item: Statuette of a boar. Material: Marble. Culture: Roman. Period: 1st - 2nd Century A.D. Dimensions: 75 mm x 50 mm x 143 mm (without stand). Condition: Good condition. Includes stand.

Context markers: Roman. Dating indicated: 1st - 2nd Century A.D.

Reference record preserved for study, comparison and documentation.

Provenance: Ex English private collection, acquired on the art market before 2000, Ex English private collection, Cambridgeshire, thence by descent. Roman boar statuettes are intriguing artifacts that reflect both the symbolic and cultural significance of the wild boar in Roman society. These small figures were commonly crafted as votive offerings, often placed in temples or sanctuaries dedicated to gods associated with hunting, war, and protection. In Roman culture, the boar symbolized strength, courage, and ferocity, qualities that were highly esteemed, especially in relation to military life and hunting practices. Boar hunts were popular activities among Roman elites, and the animal’s fierce nature made it a fitting representation of warrior virtues, further embedding the boar into the cultural consciousness of Rome.. Record preserved in the Antikarts Museum as a documentary reference. Stored documentary source: https://www.yourantiquarian.com/product/roman-statuette-of-a-boar/.