1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze statuette of Minerva (Greek Athena) wearing loose robes draped across her shoulders, right hand extended forward holding a patera, left hand raised and pierced to accept a spear, her long hair plaited and dressed in high curls at the front, the helmet formed as an owl sitting on her head with tall swept crest. 33.42 grams, 67.50mm (2 3/4"). Property of a European gentleman living in London; acquired on the UK art market. [No Reserve]