Roman Empire, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A poignant mold-made ceramic visage representing the god Apollo, the face subtly turned on his elegant neck, with almost feminine features and hairstyle. The youthful god of music, the sun, light, poetry, prophecy, healing and more is depicted in a beautiful, idealized manner. Take a moment to appreciate the elegant, oval form of his face as it tapers to a slightly square chin, and his finely delineated, wavy coiffure, parted at the center with curly locks of hair framing his face, cascading down his neck, and billowing down the back of his head. Beyond this is his sensitive visage, embellished with gracefully arching brows that merge into his straight, noble nose, his mesmerizing almond-shaped eyes, and his delectably bow-shaped mouth with full, curvy lips that are slightly parted. A lovely example! Lucite block stand. Size: piece itself measures 1.75" W x 3" H (4.4 cm x 7.6 cm); 4.625" (11.7 cm)

Provenance: Ex-private M. Reiniger collection, Chicago, IL.

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A fragment as shown with normal surface wear.