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A ROMAN MARBLE LOWER LEG FRAGMENT
Lot 282

A ROMAN MARBLE LOWER LEG FRAGMENT

CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

Closed14 April 2011

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A ROMAN MARBLE LOWER LEG FRAGMENT
CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
From a life-sized statue, wearing an elaborate trochas with ornate cutwork, the thong secured with a leaf-like lingula, the straps criss-crossed over the foot and laced above the ankle, standing against a tree trunk, on an integral base
20½ in. (52.1 cm.) high

Kenzo Takada Collection, Paris, France, 1980s.
Accompanied by a French passport.

Specialist note

For a full discussion on different types of sandals, cf. Norma Goldman's chapter, 'Roman Footwear', in J. L. Sebesta & L. Bonfante (eds.), The World of Roman Costume, Wisconsin 1994, p. 101.