2nd-3rd century AD. A bronze figure of the river god Potamos or Flumen, modelled as a mature, bearded figure reclining on his couch, a cornucopia leaning against his left arm, water-pitcher in hand, a plumed staff against his right arm, nude except for the cloak wrapped around his waist. See Durham, E., Metal Figurines in Roman Britain, Vol.I-II, Reading, 2016, pl.163. 175 grams, 63mm wide (2 1/2"). European art market in the 2000s. UK private collection. Property of a Surrey gentleman. Potamoi, Flumina, and Amnes were the Greek and Roman river gods, sons of the great earth-encircling river Okeanos (Ocean), or of Ze-Jupiter. The veneration of waterways and rivers had ample space in the wor and legends among the Greeks and Romans. For Homer, rivers were immortal like other gods and participated at the assemblies of Olymp. They were honored as givers of food and healers, and received sacrifices, initially even human sacrifices. Among their symbols were the water jug and the cornucopia, often associated with the Nile.[A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions .]