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LOT 0873

Roman Marble Relief Fragment with Nude Male

1ST CENTURY A.D.

8 1/4 in. (2.11 kg, 21 cm).

Showing a nude muscular male torso with drilled navel.

Provenance

Acquired in 2001.
Private collection, Europe.

CONDITION
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LOT 0873

Roman Marble Relief Fragment with Nude Male

Sold for (Inc. bp): £572

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