Subasta Bidspirit | Roman eagle pendant

Roman eagle pendant - ITEM: Eagle pendant MATERIAL: Silver CULTURE: Roman PERIOD: 1st Century B.C - 1st Century A.D DIMENSIONS: 15 mm x 14 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex Dutch private collection, acquired between 1970s Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export Licence. If you are from outside the European Union, we will have to apply for the export licence again for your country, this takes 4 to 6 weeks and has a cost of 5% of the amount of the sale, this amount will be added to the final invoice. The aquila, or eagle, is one the most enduring symbols of Roman civilization. While different animals and mythological creatures served as meaningful signifiers throughout the Republic and Imperial eras, the eagle continuously symbolized power and authority. The eagle was considered majestic and transcendent, to the point that live birds were often caged on emperors’ funeral pyres. Once they broke free and flew skyward, the Romans considered it a manifestation of the deceased emperor’s transition to godhood.