Miniature Roman Marble Head of a Goddess
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Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A gorgeous, miniature marble head of a female boasting idealized features that suggest she may be Venus (Greek Aphrodite) - the Roman goddess of love and beauty. Crowned by a wreath of roses, her wavy coiffure is gracefully centrally parted and pulled back into a neat bun, framing her sweet, heart-shaped visage with generously-lidded eyes, a naturalistic nose, and bow-shaped lips. Miniature sculptures like this example would have served as a votive in a household shrine. Size: 1.3" L x 0.9" W x 1.5" H (3.3 cm x 2.3 cm x 3.8 cm)
Provenance: private Abilene, Kansas, USA collection; ex-Drs. Harry and Helen Bakwin (b. 1894 - d. 1973), New York, New York, USA
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#183162
Provenance: private Abilene, Kansas, USA collection; ex-Drs. Harry and Helen Bakwin (b. 1894 - d. 1973), New York, New York, USA
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.
#183162
Condition
Part of a larger figure with chipping and abrasions to raised areas, especially nose and wreath. Nice remaining detail.
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Miniature Roman Marble Head of a Goddess
Estimate $600 - $900
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PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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