Eagle grasping a ram's head

Provenance

Acquired by the Sainsbury Family in 1955. Donated to the Sainsbury Centre, University of East Anglia in 1973 as part of the original gift.

Not on display

Title/Description: Eagle grasping a ram's head

Born: 0300 c. - 0500 c.

Object Type: Animal, Figure

Materials: Serpentine

Measurements: h. 72 x w. 45 x d. 27 mm

Accession Number: 392

Historic Period: 4th-5th century

Production Place: Europe, Roman Empire

Credit Line: Donated by Robert and Lisa Sainsbury, 1973

1850 c. - 1950 c.

Bronze, Elephant ivory

h. 220 x w. 35 x d. 65 mm

1955

Paper, Pencil

h 55.2 x w 37.5 cm (frame: 77 x 57.5 x 4)

Ink, Paper

h 50 x w 38 cm

LONG SHELL: l. 84 x w. 30 x d. 17 mm DARK SHELL: l. 39 x w. 39 x d. 20 LIGHT BROWN SHELL: l. 38 x w. 37 x d. 15 mm