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Unique Roman sculpture of eagle

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2 August 2018
Unique Roman sculpture of eagle
Unique Roman sculpture of eagle | Author: DudeAbides101 / Reddit

Unique Roman sculpture of eagle. Object made of bronze; dated back to I-III century CE. Located in J. Paul Getty Museum.

The sculpture was complementary to the composition depicting Jupiter or the emperor. The eagle probably held a globe or a lightning bolt in its talons.

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