Roman Bronze Vulcan Plaque

An ancient Roman bronze plaque of depicting Vulcan( Hephaistos) god of the forge in relief, standing nude within an aedicula, or shrine, with arched pediment supported by columns. In his right hand he holds a hammer about to strike an anvil atop an altar; in his left a pair of tongs.

Ca. 2nd - 3rd century AD.
Height: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm).
Formerly in a German private collection.
Inv#: 9288
Guaranteed Authentic

$17,500

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