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Contemplative Roman Soldier
| Categories | Figural - Persons |
| Type | Military |
| Material | Bronze, Onyx |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Undetermined |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | 14 ¾” x 7 ½” x 11” high |
This double inkstand features a detailed bronze figure of a Neoclassical soldier dressed in Roman-style armor, including a tunic, breastplate, and arm guards. He sits in a contemplative pose with his right hand on his chin and the left hand on his knee. The base is made of black onyx and includes a pen tray in the front. On either side of the soldier are two glass inkwells with brass lids.
Sold for $140 in November 2024
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