Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze Figure - 3.1 cm
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Roman bronze anthropomorphic appliqué, modelled as a highly stylised human head from the 1st to 3rd Century AD, with dimensions 3.1 × 2.8 × 1.4 cm and weight 39.48 g, provenance from a German private collection and acquired in Germany in 2025, in acceptable condition with possible minor parts missing, and accompanied by a CoA via email.
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Roman Bronze Anthropomorphic Appliqué – 1st to 3rd Century AD
A Roman bronze appliqué modelled as a highly stylized human head, with an elongated rounded cranium, prominent projecting nose, deeply recessed eyes, compact mouth and a short neck forming the base. The simplified and somewhat abstract treatment of the facial features is characteristic of provincial Roman bronze work, in which human and divine heads were frequently employed as decorative fittings on furniture, chests, vessels or ceremonial equipment. The surface displays a substantial mottled green patina with darker mineral deposits, areas of encrustation and age-related wear, giving the piece a strong archaeological character.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 3.1 × 2.8 × 1.4 cm
Weight: 39.48 g
Provenance: Acquired in Germany. From a German private collection assembled during the 1980s.
All items come with a CoA sent to your email address.
Roman Bronze Anthropomorphic Appliqué – 1st to 3rd Century AD
A Roman bronze appliqué modelled as a highly stylized human head, with an elongated rounded cranium, prominent projecting nose, deeply recessed eyes, compact mouth and a short neck forming the base. The simplified and somewhat abstract treatment of the facial features is characteristic of provincial Roman bronze work, in which human and divine heads were frequently employed as decorative fittings on furniture, chests, vessels or ceremonial equipment. The surface displays a substantial mottled green patina with darker mineral deposits, areas of encrustation and age-related wear, giving the piece a strong archaeological character.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 3.1 × 2.8 × 1.4 cm
Weight: 39.48 g
Provenance: Acquired in Germany. From a German private collection assembled during the 1980s.
All items come with a CoA sent to your email address.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Weight
39.48 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
Germany
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
Height
3.1 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Width
2.8 cm
Depth
1.4 cm
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