Antique Bronze Plaque – Zeus Ammon / Hellenistic Bust – Scalloped Edge 44×51mm Antique Bronze Plaque – Classical Hellenistic Bust Zeus Ammon / Heroic Portrait – Scalloped Edge – High Relief Dimensions: 44 × 51 mm Material: Solid Bronze Date: Late 19th – Early 20th Century Origin: France or Italy Technique: Cast bronze with hammered-texture border Offered here is a striking antique bronze plaque, oval-round in form, featuring a high-relief classical male bust with curled hair and ram’s horn (Ammone) attributes, a motif directly inspired by Zeus Ammon and by the Hellenistic portraiture of Alexander the Great. The outer border is decorated with an unusual scalloped / hammered texture, giving the piece a highly distinctive appearance rarely encountered in small-format decorative bronzes. The relief is powerful, with deeply carved curls, expressive profile, and fine surface transitions. The entire piece shows a warm antique brown patina with natural highlights on the raised parts. ⸻ Front (Obverse) • High-relief classical male bust facing right • Ram-horn attribute typical of Zeus-Ammon or Hellenistic syncretic iconography • Flowing, detailed hair • Strong, heroic facial profile • Unique scalloped / hammered outer border • Beautiful antique bronze surface ⸻ Back (Reverse) • Flat, unworked back with age oxidation • Traces of old mounting or artisan marks • No signature, as typical for workshop production bronzes ⸻ Dating & Typology This plaque aligns with the Classical Revival decorative bronzes produced in France and Italy between circa 1870–1930. Such pieces were used for: • cabinet decorations • furniture mounts • leatherwork embellishments • studio plaques • small wall ornaments The subject, with its ram’s horn, directly references ancient coin and sculpture motifs of the Hellenistic world. ⸻ Condition • Authentic antique bronze with natural patina • Minor age-related marks • Strong relief, no cracks • Excellent display presence Exactly as shown in the photos. ⸻ Shipping Free Worldwide Shipping – tracked and securely packaged from Italy.