A BRONZE FIGURE OF A COMIC ACTOR, CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
A BRONZE FIGURE OF A COMIC ACTOR, CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
perhaps the lid of an incense-burner, seated on a circular support (taking refuge on an altar?) and gesturing in a lively manner, and wearing soft boots, leggings, short-sleeved tunic, and slave mask, his curly hair with short braid behind, the ears, eyes, and mouth open to the hollow interior, a small hole crowning his balding pate.
Height 12. 7 cm.
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Provenance:
J. J. Klejman, New York
Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc., acquired from the above (Sotheby Parke Bernet , New York, November 22nd, 1974, no. 266, illus.)
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A BRONZE FIGURE OF A COMIC ACTOR, CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
perhaps the lid of an incense-burner, seated on a circular support (taking refuge on an altar?) and gesturing in a lively manner, and wearing soft boots, leggings, short-sleeved tunic, and slave mask, his curly hair with short braid behind, the ears, eyes, and mouth open to the hollow interior, a small hole crowning his balding pate.
Height 12. 7 cm.
Condition Report:
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Provenance:
J. J. Klejman, New York
Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc., acquired from the above (Sotheby Parke Bernet , New York, November 22nd, 1974, no. 266, illus.)
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