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LOT 0699

Sold for (Inc. bp): £24,800


ROMAN MASK OF A TRAGIC ACTOR
1ST CENTURY AD
8" (1.7 kg, 20cm).

A large bronze mask of a tragic female heroine, with carefully modelled curled braids with onkos, large eyes and nose, opened mouth; three attachment holes to the back.

PROVENANCE:
Property of a German gentleman; acquired before 1989. Accompanied by a copy of positive metallurgic analytical results, written by Metallurgist Dr. Peter Northover (ex Department of Materials, Materials Science-Based Archaeology Group & Department of Materials, University of Oxford).

PUBLISHED:
Accompanied by an Art Loss Register certificate.

CONDITION
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