ROMAN BRONZE FIGURE OF A PRIEST

Ca. AD 1 - 300. A bronze statuette depicting a standing male figure wearing a pointed hood and a long cloak draped over the shoulders. The figure has a rounded face with pronounced facial features and holds a small animal against his chest. The short tunic reveals the legs, while the bronze surface displays extensive wear and areas of brown and green patination. Size: 125mm x 55mm; Weight: 310g Provenance: From a private UK collection; formerly in the S.S. collection, assembled from the 1970s onwards. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.