Roman / Byzantine Female Figure, Bare Breasts
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Description
Eastern Roman, Holy Land, late Roman Imperial to early Byzantine Period, ca. 5th to 7th century CE. A cast-copper figure of a semi-nude woman standing with bared breasts while grasping the top of her robe which is lined with several circular impressions, perhaps intended for inlaid decorations. Her poignant face is turned slightly to her left and exhibits petite eyes, broad nostrils, full lips, and a tied-back coiffure. This effigy was perhaps a votive offering. Size: 0.79" L x 0.87" W x 2.70" H (2 cm x 2.2 cm x 6.9 cm)
Provenance: private Coral Springs, Florida, USA collection; ex-Alfred Byrd Graf estate, United States, acquired before 2001
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#183803
Provenance: private Coral Springs, Florida, USA collection; ex-Alfred Byrd Graf estate, United States, acquired before 2001
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#183803
Condition
Likely cleaned in modern times. Light abrasions, with minor softening to some finer details, and small nicks around base, otherwise intact and very good. Nice patina throughout.
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Roman / Byzantine Female Figure, Bare Breasts
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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