This bronze figurine depicting an ibex represents an exceptional testimony to the metallurgical craftsmanship of the European Bronze Age.
Dating from the period 1600-1000 BC, this piece perfectly illustrates the development of bronze casting techniques and the artistic evolution of European protohistoric cultures.
Obverse: The figurine presents a stylized representation of an ibex, an emblematic animal of mountainous regions, executed with great technical finesse.
Reverse: Not applicable for this type of object.
Flan and edge: The figurine measures 35 mm by 21 mm, testifying to remarkable precision work for the period.
Made in bronze, this figurine demonstrates the mastery of metal alloys by Bronze Age craftsmen.
The Bronze Age marks a period of expansion of protohistoric cultures in Europe, characterized by the development of metallurgical techniques and the growing importance of metal trade.
Ibexes symbolized strength, virility and wild nature in ancient societies, making these representations ritual and artistic objects of primary importance.
Established provenance from a Dutch private collection formed before 1990, guaranteeing the authenticity and legality of the piece.
Numismatic Identity Card
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