Greek Gilded Bronze Bust - Aphrodite
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Greece, Hellenistic Period, ca. late 4th to 2nd century CE. A pretty gilded bronze bust of a woman's head, possibly Aphrodite based on its youthful appearance and coiffure. Aphrodite was the goddess of love, sex, and beauty. The bronze was probably made to lay over a ceramic votive figure. Size: 1.45" W x 2" H (3.7 cm x 5.1 cm); 6.25" H (15.9 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection
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#127021
Greece, Hellenistic Period, ca. late 4th to 2nd century CE. A pretty gilded bronze bust of a woman's head, possibly Aphrodite based on its youthful appearance and coiffure. Aphrodite was the goddess of love, sex, and beauty. The bronze was probably made to lay over a ceramic votive figure. Size: 1.45" W x 2" H (3.7 cm x 5.1 cm); 6.25" H (15.9 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection
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.
#127021
Condition
Piece is a fragment. Head is intact, with form clear and much remaining gilding. Bright green and in places encrusted brown patina where there is no gilt.
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Greek Gilded Bronze Bust - Aphrodite
Estimate $200 - $300
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