Roman Bronze Applique w/ Head of Medusa
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Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A mesmerizing cast bronze applique in the form of the head of a gorgon, probably Medusa. In this example, she has a pouting, almost childlike face, that gives her a sinister air beneath her curling and swirling snake-like hair. The head is presented as if in front of a column, with two boss-like volutes at its top. Below her chin is a flourish. Medusa, most famous of the three gorgons (human women with venomous snakes for hair) is from the Classical world of mythology. The concept of the gorgon, a frightening, beast-like, female creature, is at least as old as Homer and continued to be used as a monstrous symbol throughout the Roman period, especially popular as decoration on pottery. Size: 1.8" W x 2.75" H (4.6 cm x 7 cm); 3.95" H (10 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: ex private Cypress, Texas, USA collection
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#132721
Provenance: ex private Cypress, Texas, USA collection
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.
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#132721
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Small loss from top right (facing). Otherwise in excellent condition with a smooth, dark green patina and nicely preserved details.
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Roman Bronze Applique w/ Head of Medusa
Estimate $1,600 - $2,400
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