ROMAN BRONZE LEGIONARY EAGLE FIGURINE. Ca. AD 1 - 300. A bronze figurine of a legionary eagle standing on a small integral base. The head is turned downward, with a curved beak and engraved eyes. The body is decorated with incised markings suggesting plumage, including curved lines and parallel strokes along the wings. The tail extends horizontally, forming a flat, rectangular section. The legs are short and robust, positioned close together with claws gripping the base. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 1772,0302.40.b. Size: 24.3mm x 43.1mm; Weight: 24.17g Provenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the Holland art market in the 1990s.