Roman Bronze Lar Statuette

拍品描述

1st century B.C.-1st century A.D. Standing female figure in flounced peplos robes holding a staff in her left hand and with her right hand extended (absent); the face carefully modelled, with silver applied to the eyes; crescent tiara above the palla with undulating tendril ornament; bracket to reverse for attachment. Cf. Rolland, H., Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 131, for type. 272 grams total, 10.2 cm (4 in.). From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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