A ROMAN BRONZE FIGURE OF A GIANT
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A ROMAN BRONZE FIGURE OF A GIANT

CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.

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A ROMAN BRONZE FIGURE OF A GIANT
Circa 1st-2nd Century A.D.
Functioning as an attachment, the bearded giant raised on its snakey legs on a rectangular integral plinth, pierced at the center, twisting his muscular body and lifting his arms, hurling a stone held in his right hand, with a rectangular projection along its back also pierced, traces of gilding preserved throughout, likely from a group representing the battle of the gods and giants
2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm) high

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