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LOT 0106
Roman Bronze Head of Dionysus Mount
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
2 3/8 in. (103 grams, 61 mm).
Large convex mount depicting the head of the god of wine, shown facing with rounded cheeks and staring eyes, large vine leaves with bunches of grapes framing his face; ferrous spike on the reverse.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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