ANCIENT ROMAN BRONZE LEGIONARY EAGLE FIGURINE

Size - 4x2.5 cm

Weight - 31.98 Grams

The eagle - a symbol of Jupiter and the Roman legion, was one of the most important Roman iconographic motifs, and small bronze versions like this are often associated with household shrines (lararia), military paraphernalia, or furniture fittings.

In Ancient Rome, the eagle (Aquila) was a powerful symbol of the empire, representing strength, courage, and imperial power. It was the standard for every Roman legion, symbolizing its honor and identity, and was linked to the king of the gods, Jupiter.

Age: 200-300 AD

Provenance: Previously in a European collection formed prior to 2000.