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LOT 0780

Roman Bronze Military Staff Finial with Standing Figure

1ST CENTURY A.D.

4 3/8 in. (21.8 grans, 11.2 cm).

Sheet bronze with repoussé design of a youthful maiden standing with her right hand raised to her hair, let hand relaxed caressing a draped textile banner; wearing a palla gathered at the waist and bloused, with a strap to the right shoulder.

Provenance

Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.

Literature

Cf. undecorated type in the collection of the British Museum under accession no.1982,0103.222.

CONDITION

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LOT 0780

Roman Bronze Military Staff Finial with Standing Figure

Sold for (Inc. bp): £572

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