Roman Leaded Bronze Bust, Janus-Headed Female
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**Originally Listed At $300**
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A wonderfully-preserved leaded bronze janus-headed bust of a woman, finely cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) process. She gazes upward with delicate facial features framed by a neatly coiffed hairdo with meticulously delineated waves/curls. She presents with her head tilted slightly up and a thoughtful expression. The integral extensions below and to each side of her long neck were likely used for attachment to a piece of furniture or a vessel. Lucite stand for photographic purposes not included. Size: 2.25" H (5.7 cm)
Provenance: ex Estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan USA acquired before 2000
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#158376
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A wonderfully-preserved leaded bronze janus-headed bust of a woman, finely cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) process. She gazes upward with delicate facial features framed by a neatly coiffed hairdo with meticulously delineated waves/curls. She presents with her head tilted slightly up and a thoughtful expression. The integral extensions below and to each side of her long neck were likely used for attachment to a piece of furniture or a vessel. Lucite stand for photographic purposes not included. Size: 2.25" H (5.7 cm)
Provenance: ex Estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan USA acquired before 2000
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most Antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
#158376
Condition
Normal surface wear with some softening to details as shown. Minor losses to peripheries of lower section. Bronze has developed a rich, dark green patina.
Buyer's Premium
- 24.5%
Roman Leaded Bronze Bust, Janus-Headed Female
Estimate $400 - $600
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