Lot Essay
Although a provincial work, the broad chest and distinctive hair suggests this may portray Antinos, the young favorite of the Emperor Hadrian.
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CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
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A ROMAN BRONZE BALSAMARIUM
circa 2nd century a.d.
In the form of a bust of a youth, his head turned to the right, with a full head of wavy locks, with lidded eyes, the pupils indicated, wearing a necklace with a central pendant, the vessel lid hinged at the base of the head between two projecting loops, on a pedestal base
5 in. (13.5 cm) high
circa 2nd century a.d.
In the form of a bust of a youth, his head turned to the right, with a full head of wavy locks, with lidded eyes, the pupils indicated, wearing a necklace with a central pendant, the vessel lid hinged at the base of the head between two projecting loops, on a pedestal base
5 in. (13.5 cm) high