Published Roman bronze serapis bust
€2,400
available
Object number
AR3444
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Figurine of Serapis
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| Material: |
Bronze
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| Date: |
Early 2nd century A.D. Roman Empire |
| Description: |
Bust of Serapis in cup made of leaves. The back side of bust is open. He is wearing a chiton and a mantle draped over the left shoulder. The beard is parted in the middle, 4 thick locks above the forehead, kalathos decorated with three olive branches on head.
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| Size: |
Height 90 mm without and119 mm with base. Width 48 mm.
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| Condition: |
The bust is excellently preserved, incl. the surface details. Nice green patina. Foot partially broken at edges. Overall a beautiful miniature object of art. Mounted on a modern base made of black wood.
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| Published in: |
W. Hornbostel und Mitarbeiter, Kunst der Antike, Schätze aus norddeutschem Privatbesitz (Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg 1977, catalogue for exhibition Jan 21 - Mar 06, 1977), Nr. 80
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| Provenance: |
Acquired 2023 on the German art market. Ex German private collection Steinbock, which was composed between 1920 and 1982 by the art historian R. Steinbock, mainly acquiring from the German art market.
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| Authenticity: |
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