Gallo Roman Bronze Figure of Telesphorus on Stand Lounge Chairs circa 1st - 3rd Century

circa 1st - 3rd Century AD

Originates from: Scotland

the remaining details that have endured show extremely well

5” H x 2

with remains of polychrome across the surface

Gallo Roman Bronze Figure of Telesphorus on Stand Lounge Chairs circa 1st - 3rd CenturyOriginates from: Gaul, Europe Era: 2nd Century AD Dimensions: 4. 25 H x 1. 5 W x 1. 5 D (on stand), 2. 5 H (figure) A beautiful and scarce Gallo Roman bronze figure of Telesphorus, the Greek child god of healing. Telesphorus, always depicted as a dwarf figure covered in cowl hood or cape, this figure featuring stunning grotesque facial features and evocative flowing cape covering the entirety of his body. Likely a Celtic god in origin who was taken to