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Chariot and Horses Solid Bronze Sculpture

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Chariot and Horses Solid Bronze Sculpture
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Chariots have been used as far back as far as 3000 B.C. The Romans favored them as ceremonial vehicles, convenient transportation, and as weapons. The Bronze Roman Chariot Statue depicts a warrior behind the chariots reins. This statue depicts a biga, which was style of Roman chariot that was pulled by two horses. The statue depicts a flat surface, simulating the ground, on which rests both the chariot and the horses that pull it. The two horses are yoked together in classic fashion, and both rear and stamp wildly, as though ready to break into a run. The chariot features spoke-wheels and consists of a flat platform with a semi circle, waist high guard that is decorated with elegant designs. The charioteer stands ready behind the guard, holding the horses reigns while wearing a Roman warriors garb, including a war skirt. The statue is crafted entirely in Hot cast bronze and sits on a marble base. Bronze Dimensions with Marble Base: Height 11 X Width 17 Inches. Weight: 30 LBS.