Roman Imprerial Silver Figure Nude Faun

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A silver faun figure, finely cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) process, nude with delineated male genitalia as well as defined pectoral and abdominal muscles, goat-like features including long, curled horns and furry legs, and characteristic pointy ears, bushy mustache, and full beard. He stands in contrapposto with his left leg advanced, holds an attribute in his left hand (perhaps a wineskin of shepherd's crook), while turning his head slightly toward the right, peering out from deep-set eyes beneath hairy brows, which flank a pronounced nose, and with pursed full lips, this countenance crowned by a wavy coiffure. A charming mythological figure from ancient Rome! Precious metal quality: 87.4-87.7% silver. Weight: 62.3 grams. Size: 2.75" H (7 cm); 3.125" H (7.9 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: ex Estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan USA acquired before 2000

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Condition Report: Loss to right arm, lower legs/feet, and tips of horns. Silver has developed an attractive age patina with some glimmering polished areas as shown.