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For a similar statuette of a Genius in the British Museum see no. 141 in Tresors D'Orfevrerie Gallo-Romains.
CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
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A ROMAN BRONZE FIGURE OF A GENIUS
circa 2nd-3rd century a.d.
Standing with his weight on his right leg, his left leg bent slightly behind him, with a mantle draped over his left shoulder and across his waist, wearing a crown atop his wavy hair, his head turned slightly to the right, with a cornucopia in his left hand, a phiale in his right
4 in. (11.45 cm.) high
circa 2nd-3rd century a.d.
Standing with his weight on his right leg, his left leg bent slightly behind him, with a mantle draped over his left shoulder and across his waist, wearing a crown atop his wavy hair, his head turned slightly to the right, with a cornucopia in his left hand, a phiale in his right
4 in. (11.45 cm.) high