Romano-British Bronze Grotesque Head Mount

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

1 3/8 in. (39.3 grams, 36 mm wide).

The roundel with tiered borders, the grotesque head in high relief at the centre, modelled with semi-naturalistic detailing, full beard and pointed ears; remains of mounting lug to reverse. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found near Colchester, Essex, 2000.
Property of an Essex gentleman.

CONDITION

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LOT 0698