Susan Silver Antiques

413.229.8169
Susan Silver Antiques
755 North Main Street, Route 7
PO Box 621
Sheffield, Massachusetts 01257
Phone: (413) 229-8169
Fax: (413) 229-9069
susan@susansilverantiques.com
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Italian Grand Tour Souvenir Temple of Castor and Pollux

Italian Grand Tour bronze souvenir of the ruin of the Temple of Castor and Pollux in the Forum in Rome. It is mounted on a stepped base of Sienna marble and black slate. Built for the victory at the Battle of Lake Regillus (495 BC), it was dedicated to the Dioscuri (twins) to thank them for their help in the battle. Castor and Pollux were the twin sons of Zeus and Leda.

 

 

  • Italy Circa 1880
  • Height: 5.25" | Width: 3" | Depth: 1.50"
  • Item #7278
  • Price: $500
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