Lot Essay
For a complete folding tripod see no. 167 in True and Kozloff, A Passion for Antiquities, Ancient Art from the Collection of Barbara and Lawrence Fleischman.
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CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
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A ROMAN BRONZE TRIPOD LEG
circa 1st-2nd century a.d.
From the upper portion of a leg, the curved element with foliate ends originally intended as a handle, merging above into the well-modeled head of a horse with flaring nostrils, open mouth, and bulging eyes, the detailed mane with a central part and projecting tufts between the ears, a rectangular shaft above with plain moldings, the upper surface socketed for attachment of a now-missing finial with a hook for supporting the basin, a perforated projecting disk behind the horse upon which X-shaped braces would hinge
14 in. (36.2 cm.) high
circa 1st-2nd century a.d.
From the upper portion of a leg, the curved element with foliate ends originally intended as a handle, merging above into the well-modeled head of a horse with flaring nostrils, open mouth, and bulging eyes, the detailed mane with a central part and projecting tufts between the ears, a rectangular shaft above with plain moldings, the upper surface socketed for attachment of a now-missing finial with a hook for supporting the basin, a perforated projecting disk behind the horse upon which X-shaped braces would hinge
14 in. (36.2 cm.) high