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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LOT 0699

Roman Mask of a Tragic Actor

Sold for (Inc. bp): £24,800

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