1st C. Roman Silver Plaque w/ Deity Figure
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**Originally Listed At $400**
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A repousse decorated 68% to 70% silver panel with a figure in the center, the short cropped hair and slender body suggest a young man - perhaps a deity- facing forward, one arm held up and the other to the side. Thin panels made of precious metals and bronze were applied to wooden boxes or caskets to serve as decoration. Size: 3.5" L x 2" W (8.9 cm x 5.1 cm); silver quality: 68% to 70%; weight: 17.8 grams
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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#175436
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A repousse decorated 68% to 70% silver panel with a figure in the center, the short cropped hair and slender body suggest a young man - perhaps a deity- facing forward, one arm held up and the other to the side. Thin panels made of precious metals and bronze were applied to wooden boxes or caskets to serve as decoration. Size: 3.5" L x 2" W (8.9 cm x 5.1 cm); silver quality: 68% to 70%; weight: 17.8 grams
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#175436
Condition
Losses to panel and corner as shown. Heavy mineral deposits and patina on surface. Softening to details.
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1st C. Roman Silver Plaque w/ Deity Figure
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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