Roman Bronze Fitting of Youth
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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A cast-bronze concave disc-shaped applique depicting the face of a young man, shown with gentle facial features and wearing a corded strap underneath his chin. The heads of two small fish project from the top of the head, appearing almost horn-like atop lengthy locks of flowing hair, and are perhaps evocatine of Neptune, the Roman god of the sea. The entire fitting is covered in a lustrous green patina. Size: 1.15" Diameter (2.9 cm).
Provenance: private Schroeder collection, Boca Raton, Florida, USA, acquired before 1970
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#124039
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A cast-bronze concave disc-shaped applique depicting the face of a young man, shown with gentle facial features and wearing a corded strap underneath his chin. The heads of two small fish project from the top of the head, appearing almost horn-like atop lengthy locks of flowing hair, and are perhaps evocatine of Neptune, the Roman god of the sea. The entire fitting is covered in a lustrous green patina. Size: 1.15" Diameter (2.9 cm).
Provenance: private Schroeder collection, Boca Raton, Florida, USA, acquired before 1970
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.
#124039
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Intact, with green patina and earthen deposits throughout, and light wear to verso.
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Roman Bronze Fitting of Youth
Estimate $200 - $300
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