Ancient Roman Bronze Applique Bust-Portrait of the Wine God Bacchus, wearing a crown of Grapes&Vine Leaves - (4.8 cm)

Ancient Roman Bronze Applique Bust-Portrait of the Wine God Bacchus, wearing a crown of Grapes&Vine Leaves. classical greco-roman iconography displaying the importand deity with a stunning frontal portrait with absolutely realistic to slightly idealistic style of his portrait! All vine leaves and grapes around also masterfully engraved around the round slightly chubby young face of Bacchus who wears Nebris. Connected to the cult or misteries of the God- so called Bacchanalia! In superb grade of preservation with fantastic dark-brownish smooth natural patina. Very Rare. Size: ca. 4,8cm Purchased by the current owner in 2022 in Germany, Munich. Collected Since: at least 1980s'. Previous owners history: German Auction House. The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally , provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.