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Rare Roman Basalt Acroterion - Male Head

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Rare Roman Basalt Acroterion - Male Head

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Rome, Roman Imperial, ca. late 2nd / early 3rd century CE. From a corner of a carved basalt stone sarcophagus lid, in the form of a man’s head, his deeply drilled locks falling in waves around his face, with large eyes and slightly gnarled brow, slightly agape mouth. Size: 7.88" x 7.88" x 6.3" (20cm x 20cm x 16cm).

Provenance: Ex-private Sismann Collection, France acquired on the French Art Market prior to 1970.

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Condition

Minor surface wear as shown, otherwise intact / excellent!

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Rare Roman Basalt Acroterion - Male Head

Name: Rare Roman Basalt Acroterion - Male Head
SKU: 49685633
Price: 10000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $10,000 - $15,000

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Starting Price $6,000

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