Tragic mask
Roman, 2nd – 3rd Century AD
Bronze.
H 5.2 cm
Applique of a tragic mask with thick tresses of curls, moustache and curly full beard, and a decorative ornament with fillet over the forehead. Back filled with led. Intact.
Published
Galerie Günter Puhze catalogue Kunst der Antike 11, Freiburg im Breisgau 1995, no. 66
cf.
The British Museum number 1926,0324.50
Provenance
German private collection H. W. (1931-2018), acquired 1995.
Accompanied by an IADAA Interpol search certificate.
Price
€ 2,500
Item
7486