Lot 524
Roman Bronze Figural Finial Terminal, c. 2nd Century AD. Cast finial with a hollow, cylindrical barrel terminating in a caricature of an African, with staring eyes, a heavy brow ridge, nappy hair, thick lips, and a deeply cleft chin. He wears a necklace with a lunate pendant. The finial has four loops in two opposed pairs, one with a thick bronze ring still attached. Height: 5.5" (14 cm.). Fine dark green patina with some light ear adhering. A remarkable example of popular culture in the Roman period. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500
|
| |
| Realized $690 |
