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Roman Bronze Theatrical Mask of Dionysus Roman Bronze Theatrical Mask of Dionysus Roman Bronze Theatrical Mask of Dionysus
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LOT 0877

Roman Bronze Theatrical Mask of Dionysus

CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.

2 1/8 in. (45.4 grams, 54 mm).

Modelled in the half-round with large eyes and hair arranged in orderly curls, vine leaf and rosettes on the top of the head. [No Reserve]

Provenance

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

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LOT 0877

Roman Bronze Theatrical Mask of Dionysus

Sold for (Inc. bp): £98

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