Roman African Boy Balsamarium
1st-2nd century AD. A bronze balsamarium in the form of the bust of an African boy, bands of curly hair to the head; youthful features with inlaid eyes; bare chested with an acanthus leaf border to the bottom; hole to top of head with hinge to the rim, loop to the side for separate chain; small pedestal foot to the base. 194 grams, 10cm (4"). From a private collection, formed 1965-1975. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.]
Condition Report: Fair condition.
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1st-2nd century AD. A bronze balsamarium in the form of the bust of an African boy, bands of curly hair to the head; youthful features with inlaid eyes; bare chested with an acanthus leaf border to the bottom; hole to top of head with hinge to the rim, loop to the side for separate chain; small pedestal foot to the base. 194 grams, 10cm (4"). From a private collection, formed 1965-1975. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.]
Condition Report: Fair condition.