Iberian Bronze Statuette of a Warrior

Culture: Celtic/Iberian
Period: 4th century B.C.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 9.3 cm high
Price: 2 200 Euro
Ref: 5191
Provenance: From a Munich collection of bronze idols. Acquired in the 1990s to the early 2000s.
Condition: Intact
Description: Solid bronze statuette of a Celtic Iberian warrior. The unclothed man stands wide-legged on short feet. The upper body is slender and slightly waisted. Nipples, navel and private part are clearly worked out. The head of the warrior is over-sized and slightly bent forward. The face with almond-shaped eyes, a closed mouth and a prominent nose. The ears are also indicated by small indentations. In his semi-circular and stretched out arms he is holding a dagger and a small shield. With a strong expression. Mounted.