A Roman Marble Relief Plaque, circa 2nd Century A.D.
Estimate:
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
A Roman Marble Relief Plaque, circa 2nd Century A.D.
A Roman Marble Relief Plaque, circa 2nd Century A.D.
Estimate:
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
Lot sold:
6,048
GBP
A Roman Marble Relief Plaque
circa 2nd Century A.D.
perhaps a pinax, carved on one side within a raised frame with a mask of a barbarian(?) with shaggy beard and unruly hair surmounted by a floppy cap, a tuft of hair escaping on top, and summarily engraved on the other side with the standing figure of a lion facing left; no restorations.
16 by 19 by 3 cm.
As shown. Surface very slightly weathered and dirty overall with some iron rust stains here and there. Note losses to raised edge in upper corner and underneath chin. Circular hole in upper corner does not go all way through. Minor chips and abrasion to edges on other side.
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private collection, Lyon, by descent (SVV Bérard-Péron, Lyon, October 6th, 2018, no. 138, illus.)
acquired at the above sale