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LOT 0699
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.
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