1585 Antique Bronze Roman Décor Plate, 2 handles and in relief: Goddess Minerva

1585 Antique Bronze Roman Décor Plate, 2 handles and in relief: Goddess Minerva For Sale

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1585 Antique Bronze Roman Décor Plate, 2 handles and in relief: Goddess Minerva:
$100.00

VTG Decorative bronze plate with 2 handles and reliefs from the ancient Roman Empire and the goddess Minerva.
Made in 1585 for F.L.VonBach
The goddess Minerva was one of the most important deities in ancient Roman religion and culture. She was the goddess of wisdom, war, arts, crafts, and trade. She was often depicted wearing a helmet and holding a shield and a spear. She was also associated with the owl, the olive tree, and the snake.
This plate cast in bronze is a piece of metal that have an embossed design on its surface. Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin that has been used since ancient times to make artistic and utilitarian objects.
The plates cast in bronze 1585 can refer to dishes made in the year 1585 or to plates inspired by the style of the sixteenth century. In that period, Renaissance and Baroque art developed, which was characterized by the use of geometric shapes, floral motifs, mythological and religious scenes, and ornamental details.

1585 Antique Bronze Roman Décor Plate, 2 handles and in relief: Goddess Minerva For Sale

1585 Antique Bronze Roman Décor Plate, 2 handles and in relief: Goddess Minerva: $100.00

1585 Antique Bronze Roman Décor Plate, 2 handles and in relief: Goddess Minerva:
$100.00