Lot 421
Roman Bronze Appliqué of Diana With Bow Quiver. Ca. 1st-2nd century A.D. Approximately 4.5 inches high. Facing Diana, Roman goddess of the hunt, with a bow quiver straped across her back. The quiver straps run between her breasts and she is draped with a chiton and an animal skin cloak, which hangs from her left shoulder across her left breast. Her hair is tied into an intricate headdress with a large ribbon and she looks slightly to her left. Piece is complete, with an attachment pin on the upper back side. A punched pattern runs around the flat base frame, which is in the shape of a crescent moon. Light green and brown patina with some red highlights. Likely a decorative element that may have fit on a Roman furniture piece or box. Estimate $400 - 600
Ex: Private French collection; ex: private New York collection.
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