SculptureLate Roman or Byzantine3rd-5th century CE

Eagle

mid 3rd-mid 5th century CE

Classification

Sculpture

Technique

Cast, lost-wax process

Medium

Leaded bronze

Culture

Late Roman or Byzantine

Period

Roman Imperial period, Late

Century

3rd-5th century CE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

overall: 5.6 x 2.2 cm (2 3/16 x 7/8 in.) base: 2.2 x 3.4 cm (7/8 x 1 5/16 in.) head: 1.7 cm (11/16 in.)

Provenance

Louise M. and George E. Bates, Camden, ME (by 1971-1992), gift; to the Harvard University Art Museums, 1992.

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