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Roman Leaded Bronze Attachment w/ Three Busts

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**Originally Listed At $225**

Roman, early Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A wonderful attachment cast from leaded bronze via the lost wax technique that exhibits a prominent trio of figural busts standing shoulder to shoulder. The regal figures present with flowing robes adorned with discoid shoulder ornaments and stare forwards with narrow eyes that flank petite noses. Attachments like this example were perhaps mounted on areas of chariots, personal adornments like sheaths or necklaces, or everyday items in wealthy Roman estates. Size: 1.3" W x 0.75" H (3.3 cm x 1.9 cm)

Provenance: ex-Phoenicia Holyland Antiquities, New York, New York, USA; ex-The Sumer Collection, Henry Anavian, March 12, 2007

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

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#153610
Condition Report: Minor softening to some finer details, otherwise intact and very good. Smooth earthen deposits on verso, and great patina throughout.

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**Originally Listed At $225**

Roman, early Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A wonderful attachment cast from leaded bronze via the lost wax technique that exhibits a prominent trio of figural busts standing shoulder to shoulder. The regal figures present with flowing robes adorned with discoid shoulder ornaments and stare forwards with narrow eyes that flank petite noses. Attachments like this example were perhaps mounted on areas of chariots, personal adornments like sheaths or necklaces, or everyday items in wealthy Roman estates. Size: 1.3" W x 0.75" H (3.3 cm x 1.9 cm)

Provenance: ex-Phoenicia Holyland Antiquities, New York, New York, USA; ex-The Sumer Collection, Henry Anavian, March 12, 2007

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.

#153610
Condition Report: Minor softening to some finer details, otherwise intact and very good. Smooth earthen deposits on verso, and great patina throughout.

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