Bid Inside Network
Scopri le aste attive su Bid Inside
  • Home
  • Asta 43
  • 120 Basalt altar with Heliopolitan deitiesRoman Syria, 2th – ...

Lotto 120 - Asta 43

Basalt altar with Heliopolitan ...

Lotto 120

Marbles & Inscriptions
Basalt altar with Heliopolitan deitiesRoman Syria, 2th – 3rd century AD

Offerte

Stato lotto:
Asta chiusa

Descrizione



Basalt altar with Heliopolitan deities
Roman Syria, 2th – 3rd century AD
height cm 40 (15,5’’)
Characterized by a circular lowered element on the upper rounded surface and a trapezoidal body, slightly tapering downwards and enriched by repetition of symmetrical couple of stylized phytomorphic elements.
On each side, a portrayal of deity: a sun god as a local Apollo Helios with almond shaped eyes and eight rays radiate from the head sorrounded by a nimbus; a female head that reminds the local goddess Aphrodite, connected with the ancient deity Astarte; a bearded man with short wavy hair, probably resembling to Zeus Helios; despite of the fragmented status, the last figure is Tyche for the turret-crown as headgear.
An extremely rare example of cult syncretism in which Roman pantheon embraces the ancient oriental models, testimony of the widespread of the Heliopolitan dieties all over the near eastern Provinces.

PROVENANCE
Originally in the collection of an Italian Count.

This lot is sold with an export licence issued by the Republic of Italy.
Le offerte sono riservate agli utenti registrati e autorizzati.

Utilizzare il modulo di registrazione oppure effettuare il login cliccando sul link login in alto a destra.

Per qualsiasi informazione contattare info@bertolamifineart.com

Asta 43

Categorie

Asta: Asta 43

Archivio - tutte le aste

Informazioni

Il mio account

Login

Registrati

Bertolami Fine Art

Powered by bid-KIT®

TOP