Ancient Roman, Empire Patinated bronze Figure - 2.8 cm

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A Roman patinated bronze appliqué in the shape of a human head, dating to the 1st–3rd century AD, measuring 5.2 × 5.6 × 2.8 cm and weighing 105.6 g, in good used condition with minor signs of age, provenance Dutch private collection, acquired in the Netherlands in the early 2000s.

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A Roman bronze appliqué in the form of a human head, 1st-3rd century A.D.

The appliqué depicts a human head with rounded facial features, defined eyes, nose and mouth. The head is framed by what appears to be stylized hair or a helmet, with two prominent projecting elements extending sideways. A small attachment loop or fixing point is visible at the top. Probably used as a decorative mount for furniture, a door, a casket or a vessel.
Height: 2.8 cm.
Width: 5.2 cm.
Depth: 5.6 cm.
Weight: 105.6 g.

Provenance:
Dutch private collection, acquired in Netherlandsin the early 2000s.

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A Roman bronze appliqué in the form of a human head, 1st-3rd century A.D.

The appliqué depicts a human head with rounded facial features, defined eyes, nose and mouth. The head is framed by what appears to be stylized hair or a helmet, with two prominent projecting elements extending sideways. A small attachment loop or fixing point is visible at the top. Probably used as a decorative mount for furniture, a door, a casket or a vessel.
Height: 2.8 cm.
Width: 5.2 cm.
Depth: 5.6 cm.
Weight: 105.6 g.

Provenance:
Dutch private collection, acquired in Netherlandsin the early 2000s.

All items come with CoA

Translated Show original

Details

Era
Before 1400
Bronze type
Patinated bronze
Weight
105.6 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
Netherlands
Height
2.8 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Width
5.2 cm
Depth
5.6 cm
The NetherlandsVerified
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Objects sold
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