Roman Copper Alloy Bird Finial nkisi with a notable concentration in

with a notable concentration in eastern Slavonia

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Though short-lived

particularly in Pannonia (modern Hungary)

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Roman Copper Alloy Bird Finial nkisi with a notable concentration inThe Roman Empire, c. 100300 AD Fabulous small sized Roman zoomorphic copper alloy bird finial, coarsely cast yet full of character. Likely once the decorative head of a rod or distaff, the figure takes the form of a dove or pigeon, with a downward pointing beak, short neck, and long, thin tail. The underside is hollow, and the legs transition into an oval base pierced with five small perforations for attachment. A charming and evocative survivor of