Roman Marble Bearded Man - Serapis
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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A finely sculpted marble head of a bearded male - perhaps a depiction of Serapis. Serapis was a Graeco-Egyptian god who first appeared around the time of Alexander the Great. Sculptures of Serapis traditionally depict him with thick, wavy locks framing his face, and a full beard and moustache. Serapis was a god created by the fusion of Egyptian and Greek culture and later adopted into Roman religion. He is a combination of the attributes of the Egyptian god Osorapis (himself a composite of Osiris and Apis) with the attributes of a number of Greek gods including Zeus, Hades, Helios, and Dionysus. Size: 4.125" H (10.5 cm); 6" H (15.2 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection, acquired at Arte Primitivo Gallery, New York, New York, USA
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#137794
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection, acquired at Arte Primitivo Gallery, 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.
#137794
Condition
A fragment from a larger work with losses to coiffure, beard, nose, and other high pointed areas as shown. Surface wear and abraded areas commensurate with age.
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Roman Marble Bearded Man - Serapis
Estimate $900 - $1,400
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