Ricordo di Roma/Memories of Rome

Bronze Souvenir

She Wolf with Sucklings Romulus & Remus

According to tradition, Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus, twin brothers, in 753 B.C.  They were sons of a human mother and the God of War, Mars.  Threatened by the babies who might take his thrown, the king ordered them killed.  They were placed in a basket to float down the Tiber River and to die.  The babies were found and suckled by the She-Wolf, Lupa, until they came to be raised by the herdsman Faustulus and his wife.  The boys grew to be leaders and founded a City.  Romulus later slayed Remus.  The city was then name Roma/Rome after Romulus.

This is a lovely souvenir paperweight from Rome commemorates this history, albeit somewhat mythical, of the Italian City.  The She Wolf and the human twins are made of bronze metal and secured to a marble base.  The original label is on the marble, Ricordo (Memories) of Roma.

This piece is 2 1/2 inches tall and 3 1/2 inches wide.  It weighs about one pound.  It is in very good vintage condition, a little rough-cut at the corners and without breaks.

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