Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze Figure - 2.8 cm
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Roman bronze appliqué of the head of Medusa (Gorgoneion), 1st–3rd century AD, in good used condition with minor signs of age; dimensions 2.8 × 3.9 × 2.8 cm; weight 91.39 g; dark brown to black patina with green highlights; concave reverse with attachment points indicating use as a decorative mount for a vessel, furniture, door, shield or military equipment; provenance Dutch private collection, acquired in Belgium in the early 2000s; comes with CoA.
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A Roman bronze appliqué of the head of Medusa (Gorgoneion), 1st-3rd century A.D.
Finely modelled in high relief, depicting the fearsome face of Medusa with wide staring eyes, broad nose, open mouth and prominent cheeks. The hair is rendered as writhing serpents surrounding the head. The reverse is concave with remains of attachment points, indicating it was used as a decorative mount for a vessel, furniture, door, shield or military equipment. The surface shows a dark brown to black patina with attractive green highlights.
Height: 2.8 cm.
Width: 3.9 cm.
Depth: 2.8 cm.
Weight: 91.39 g.
Provenance:
Dutch private collection, acquired in Belgium in the early 2000s.
All items come with CoA
A Roman bronze appliqué of the head of Medusa (Gorgoneion), 1st-3rd century A.D.
Finely modelled in high relief, depicting the fearsome face of Medusa with wide staring eyes, broad nose, open mouth and prominent cheeks. The hair is rendered as writhing serpents surrounding the head. The reverse is concave with remains of attachment points, indicating it was used as a decorative mount for a vessel, furniture, door, shield or military equipment. The surface shows a dark brown to black patina with attractive green highlights.
Height: 2.8 cm.
Width: 3.9 cm.
Depth: 2.8 cm.
Weight: 91.39 g.
Provenance:
Dutch private collection, acquired in Belgium in the early 2000s.
All items come with CoA
Details
Era
Before 1400
Weight
91.39 g
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
1st to 3rd Century AD
Acquired from
Auction house
Country of origin
Unknown
Year acquired
2025
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
Height
2.8 cm
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Yes
Width
3.9 cm
Depth
2.8 cm
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