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Bronze finial for a litter or chariot pole, in the form of forepart of boar
Roman
Imperial Period
2nd–3rd century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Length: 13 cm (5 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Klejman
Accession Number60.1392
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Transportation
Catalogue Raisonné
Greek, Etruscan, & Roman Bronzes (MFA), no. 670; Sculpture in Stone and Bronze (MFA), p. 127 (additional published references).
DescriptionThe boar is shown as if running, with his forelegs extended. As the functional protome of a vehicle, this boar was probably an owner's symbol, perhaps a Roman family badge. Hollow cast. Dark brown patina, with encrustation scaled away.
Perhaps a finial from the pole of a chariot or wagon.
Perhaps a finial from the pole of a chariot or wagon.
ProvenanceVladimir Simkhovitch (b. 1874 - d. 1959), New York [see note]. 1960, John J. Klejman (dealer; b. 1906 - d. 1995), New York; 1960, gift of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Klejman to the MFA. (Accession Date: November 9, 1960)
NOTE: According to the donor at the time of the gift.
NOTE: According to the donor at the time of the gift.