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LOT 0895
Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
ROMAN BRONZE MERCURY STATUETTE HEAD
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (13.3 grams, 20 mm).
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (13.3 grams, 20 mm).
With winged petasos traveller's headgear and low-relief facial detailing. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Property of a Gloucestershire, UK, collector.
Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Boucher, S. & Tassinari, S., Musée de la Civilisation Gallo-Romaine a Lyon: Bronzes Antiques I. Inscriptions, Statuaire, Vaisselle, Lyon, 1976, item 46, for type.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
