Details
LOT 3784
Roman Imperial, Terracotta Forger's Casting Mould. 3rd century AD.
Incuse of IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / Incuse of RESTITV[...], female figure draped standing to right, presenting wreath raised in the right hand to Probus, wearing cloak over cuirass, standing facing before her, the head turned to left, holding globe and sceptre. Condition as seen.(4.27gr, 28mm, 2h.).
Provenance
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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