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Pr Bronze Asian Rooster Cock Fight Sculpture #954358

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Pr Bronze Asian Rooster Cock Fight Sculpture #954358
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In high relief with movement in the round these fierce fowl are about to battle each other to the death. Note the fine detail down to the feather plumage.



Background:
In the first century after Christ, Julius Caesar led Rome into enjoying the sport of cockfighting. He was the first citizen of Rome to be an enthusiast of the sport. Caesar ultimately introduced cockfighting into England. In the 16th century, cockfighting was flourishing in England. During the time of King Henry VIII, cockfights were held at Whitehall Palace. The game became a national sport at one point and exclusive schools were required to teach students the points of cockfighting, such as breeding, walking, and conditioning of the gamecock. At its very height of popularity, even the clergy encouraged the sport. Church yards and inside of the churches were used as an arena for cockfighting. The sport declined in England during the reign of Queen Victoria in the 17th century, when she banned cockfighting with a royal decree. Today, cockfighting is almost nonexistent. However, in the British isles, there still exists a breed of gamecocks known as the Pyles strain of Charles II that is a highly sought after bird by cockers and breeders.

In ancient Gaul, cockfighting was somehow brought into the country through traveling caravans or by those who returned from Rome or the East. During the Middle Ages in France, cockfighting was very popular. Eventually, France adopted the cock as a national emblem. Today, cockfighting ...
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<tr><td>Condition:Restoration to the toe of one of the roosters, otherwise excellent fighting condition.</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:20th Century</td></tr>


<tr><td>Height:10 inches</td></tr>
<tr><td>Depth:18 inches (length)</td></tr>
<tr><td>Width:10 inches</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:Pr Bronze Asian Rooster Cock Fight Sculpture</td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:Long Island, NY</td></tr>
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