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Description

The listing, Roman Bronze Dolphin Decoration. 1st - 3rd century A.D. Antique has ended.

This is an ancient (about 1-3rd century a.d.) roman bronze dolphin decoration. Measurements: 28 mm x 29 mm. This piece has been cleaned a little to show the beauty. I did not do it, it was done by a collector.

Unique dolphin decoration with patina. Excellent rare collector's piece. Dolphins were revered by the ancient Greeks and Romans, and given prominence in works of art and decorations. Dolphin insignias were commonly used on ancient ships for protection. Ancient artifacts show dolphins being used in decorative ways.

This was found in the Balkin region of Eastern Europe and is authentic. I have no papers, but it comes from an individual who can be trusted.

Who knows what these pieces were for. Probably a lucky piece, but the fact it looks like a dolphin and in very good condition with nice patina makes it collectible. I've seen others but they weren't in as good a condition.

Questions & Comments

that is really cool.

Feb 9th, 2013 at 5:56:33 PM PST by

Yes, I love any kind of artifact and the idea this was special to someone is kind of neat.

Feb 10th, 2013 at 5:42:25 AM PST by

unique i like it, could you take a picture next to a Quarter or nickle for scale please?

Feb 8th, 2013 at 10:18:01 AM PST by

Take a look, I added picture

Feb 8th, 2013 at 12:31:31 PM PST by

I visited fishbourne england in the 80's and viewed some similar artifacts in the museum on the grounds of the now in ruins roman villa. They did have ceramic mosaic floors with plumbing (yes with the fall of the empire this and more was lost for centuries) but in the bathroom of the villa (the size of a living room) the tiles depicted a sea scene with fish and a mermaid. It just was amazing. I believe this to be a true artifact because of similar items as well as jewelry un earthed -Terrific auction!

Feb 11th, 2013 at 2:58:26 PM PST by

Thanks for your info. Yes, a buddy of mine artifacts over in Europe all the time and gets wonderful Viking and Roman artifacts.

Feb 11th, 2013 at 3:54:33 PM PST by

I just added a picture of it next to a quarter. It probably was a good luck piece, something they carried.

Feb 8th, 2013 at 10:28:38 AM PST by

Roman Bronze Dolphin Decoration. 1st - 3rd century A.D. Antique is in the Antiques category