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LOT 0658
Roman Bronze Actor's Mask Appliqué
CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
3 1/2 in. (280 grams total, 88 mm high including stand).
With D-shaped flange surrounding the face in place of braided hair, small female face with fleshy features, eyes recessed to accept silver insert; mounted on a custom-made stand.
ProvenanceEx P.A., Hertfordshire, UK, specialist collection of Greek art, 1980-1990s.
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