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LOT 0858
Roman Bronze Attis Head Mount
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (7.3 grams, 22 mm).
Depicted with a clean shaven face, short curls showing from underneath the peaked cap; hollow reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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