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A Roman bronze head attachment of a youth

$2,576.01
£1,917.32
€2,150
CA$3,528.49
A$3,924.45
CHF 2,049.23
MX$47,756.37
NOK 26,171.73
SEK 24,544.47
DKK 16,367.20
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About the Item

A finely detailed appliqué with the face of a youth, wavy hair framing the circular face, with well defined eyes, pierced for inlays. 5.5 cm (h) Provenance: Ex Jean-Phillipe Mariaud de Serres (1944-2007), Paris 2006 Ex private collection, Hong Kong
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.17 in (5.5 cm)Width: 2.17 in (5.5 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
  • Style:
    Classical Roman (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    ca. 1st-2nd century AD
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    UTRECHT, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6566238523292

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