Roman Silver Phalera with Face of Eros, the Greek God of Love

1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.

2 7/8 in. (27.1 grams, 74 mm).

Discoid in plan with running scrolled tendrils to the outer edge, central mask with curly hair and fleshy features.

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

Literature

Cf. similar in the British Museum under accession no.1854,0717.23.

CONDITION

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