A Roman equestrian figure, 3rd century Hollow cast bronze complemented by cold-working. A young horseman, a cloak draped over his shoulders and the left arm, holding a sword hilt in his right hand and reins in his left. Finely modelled head with pierced pupils, a laurel wreath woven into his hair. Height 11 cm. Beautiful, dark green patina, some losses. Beautiful mounting. The equestrian figure is modelled after the traditional early Hellenistic portrayal of Alexander the Great. Especially in later Roman times he was very popular among noted politicians an,
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