A ROMAN BRONZE STEELYARD WEIGHT
This lot is offered without reserve. PROPERTY FROM A NEW ENGLAND COLLECTION
A ROMAN BRONZE STEELYARD WEIGHT

CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

Details
A ROMAN BRONZE STEELYARD WEIGHT
CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
In the form of a bust of Bacchus, a mantle pinned at his right shoulder, his wavy locks finely delineated, pulled back and bound in a chignon at the nape of his neck, crowned with a wreath of grape vines with clusters of fruit, surmounted by a suspension loop, preserving traces of silver in the eyes; filled with lead
4½ in. (11.4 cm.) high
Provenance
Acquired by the current owner's father, New York, prior to 1980.
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.

Brought to you by

Molly Morse Limmer
Molly Morse Limmer

Check the condition report or get in touch for additional information about this

If you wish to view the condition report of this lot, please sign in to your account.

Sign in
View condition report

More from Antiquities

View All
View All