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Wolf-Head Barge Fixture

1–100 CE

Italy, Rome

Medium
bronze
Measurements
Overall: 21.9 x 16.8 cm (8 5/8 x 6 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund 1985.51
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Location
103 Roman
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The wolf is an important symbol of Rome, having reared its mythical founders, Romulus and Remus.

Description

This snarling wolf head is closely similar to others that were attached to a luxurious pleasure barge moored on Lake Nemi, near Rome. The ship was designed as a floating platform for elaborate parties, and included impressive bronze fittings to ornament the wooden structure. Beam ends were capped with lion, panther, and wolf heads, each with a large bronze ring between its teeth.
Bronze wolf-head, teeth bared, eyes wide, and brows knit. Fur detailing runs along the edge of the face and across the ears. The head is blotchy black and mint green colored with yellow spots on the muzzle where whiskers would be.

Wolf-Head Barge Fixture

1–100 CE

Italy, Rome

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