Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze Figure - 4.2 cm

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Roman bronze head of a statuette from the Imperial Roman period (2nd–4th century AD), finely modeled with rounded youthful features and a hole at the crown for suspension, with a smooth dark brown patina, measuring 4.2 × 3.8 × 3.9 cm and weighing 101.22 g, in acceptable, well-used condition with possible minor parts missing, acquired from a Dutch private collection with Belgian origin in the early 2000s and supplied with a CoA.

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A Roman bronze head from a statuette, 1st-3rd century A.D.

The head is finely modelled with rounded youthful features, defined eyes, nose and mouth, and thick curly hair framing the face. A circular hole is present at the centre top of the head, probably intended for attachment or suspension. The surface displays a smooth dark brown patina.
Height: 4.2 cm.
Width: 3.8 cm.
Depth: 3.9 cm.
Weight: 101.22 g.

Provenance:
Dutch private collection, acquired in Belgium in the early 2000s; thence by descent.

All items come with CoA

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A Roman bronze head from a statuette, 1st-3rd century A.D.

The head is finely modelled with rounded youthful features, defined eyes, nose and mouth, and thick curly hair framing the face. A circular hole is present at the centre top of the head, probably intended for attachment or suspension. The surface displays a smooth dark brown patina.
Height: 4.2 cm.
Width: 3.8 cm.
Depth: 3.9 cm.
Weight: 101.22 g.

Provenance:
Dutch private collection, acquired in Belgium in the early 2000s; thence by descent.

All items come with CoA

Translated Show original

Details

Era
Before 1400
Weight
101.22 g
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
2th to 4th 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
Colour
Black
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
Height
4.2 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Width
3.8 cm
Depth
3.9 cm
The NetherlandsVerified
191
Objects sold
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