A large Roman bronze sandaled foot
Circa 2nd Century A.D.
From a life-size statue, the naturalistic right foot shown wearing a sandal bound around the ankle, secured with elaborate tied fastenings, dividing into two straps across the top of the foot, 29cm long注脚Provenance:
Axel Guttmann (1944-2001) collection, Berlin.
Axel Guttmann Collection of Ancient Arms and Armour, Part 2; Christie's, London, 28 April 2004, lot 132 (part).
Private collection, UK, acquired at the above sale.
Anonymous sale; Bonhams, London, 30 September 2015, lot 57.

A similar style of sandal can be seen on the feet of Emperor Marcus Aurelius (161-180 A.D.) from the equestrian statue now in the courtyard of the Capitoline Museum, Rome, (cf. M. Albertoni and M. Cima (eds), The Capitoline Museums, Rome, 2000, p.41).