Description from the seller This Ancient Roman sculpted head fragment represents a compelling survival of Roman figurative art, preserved with strong facial modeling and a powerful sense of presence. Carved in the round, the fragment focuses on the essential features of the human face—brow, nose, cheeks, and cranial volume—reflecting the Roman tradition of emphasizing character and individuality over idealized perfection. The treatment of the face suggests that this fragment may have belonged to a small-scale sculpture, votive object, architectural element, or funerary context. Such head fragments are frequently encountered in Roman archaeological contexts, where they served devotional, commemorative, or decorative purposes. The surface shows extensive ancient wear, mineral deposits, and natural weathering consistent with long-term burial and age. Despite this, the facial features remain clearly legible, enhancing both its aesthetic impact and archaeological authenticity. Roman sculptural fragments of this nature are highly sought after by collectors due to their direct connection to everyday religious and social life in antiquity. This piece offers an intimate and tangible link to Roman visual culture. A Certificate of Ownership / descriptive documentation can be provided digitally in PDF format upon request. Culture: Ancient Roman Period: Roman Imperial period (approximate attribution) Material: Bronze Object: Sculpted head fragment Height: approx. 32 mm Weight: 36.03 g Condition: Ancient fragment with stable surface, age-related wear This object was acquired in 2026 from N.A., who resides in the Netherlands. N.A. purchased this object in 2025 from the auction house N.K.I., located in Germany. Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of metals(XRF-test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.