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Roman Bronze Applique in form of Silenus
Roman Bronze Applique in form of Silenus
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Description
Rome, 200 BCE to 200 CE. This is a cast bronze applique in the form of a Silenus head. Silenus is an older man who was a friend of Dionysus in Graeco-Roman mythology and whose image was popular as a symbol of raucous drinking and partying. An applique like this would have been applied decoratively to some kind of vessel. Size: 1.9" L x 1.6" W (4.8 cm x 4.1 cm).

Provenance: Ex-private M. Reiniger collection, Chicago, IL.

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#111387
Condition
Patina, but features are very clear and the piece is intact.
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Roman Bronze Applique in form of Silenus

Estimate $400 - $600
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