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LOT 0668

Roman Bronze Attis Mount Pair

1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (17.6 grams total, 27-29 mm).

Each depicted with a clean shaven rounded face, short curls emerging from underneath the peaked cap; hollow reverse. [2]

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

CONDITION

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LOT 0668

Roman Bronze Attis Mount Pair

Sold for (Inc. bp): £169

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