Description: This is an impressive old Brass/Bronze statue depicting the Greek legend of "Alexander the Great taming Bucephalus". According to Greek history, Bucephalus was a fierce horse that was considered to be untameable, until a 13 yr old Alexander tamed it. It went on to become one of the most famous horses of classical antiquity.After it died in battle, Alexander named a City after it called Alexandria Bucephalous. It no longer exists but is considered to be in the Peshawer region of Pakistan and was was referred to in Buddhist texts of the early centuries AD. The statue is in very good condition overall, and has age appropriate verdigris/green patina in places. See picturesThere does not appear to be an artists signature or foundry mark. Dimensions:Roughly Measures 15" Tall x 9" W (At widest point). Weight: 3lbs 11oz
Price: 209 USD
Location: Glenview NAS, Illinois
End Time: 2024-10-08T07:52:30.000Z
Shipping Cost: 19.99 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type: Sculpture
Format: Statue
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Signed: No
Store Category: Warrior
Item Height: 15 in
Material: Bronze
Features: 1st Edition
Production Technique: Bronze Casting
Subject: Collectible
Handmade: Yes
Time Period Produced: 1850-1899