Ancient Art, Antiquities & Coins
May 28, 2019
(Your local time)
United kingdom
The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8LT, United Kingdom
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LOT 101:
Roman African Boy Balsamarium
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Start price:
£
900
Estimated price:
$900 - $1,200
Auction house commission:
30%
VAT: On commission only
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1st-2nd century AD
A bronze balsamarium in the form of the bust of an African boy, bands of curly hair to the head; youthful features with inlaid eyes; bare chested with an acanthus leaf border to the bottom; hole to top of head with hinge to the rim, loop to the side for separate chain; small pedestal foot to the base. 194 grams, 10cm (4"). Fair condition.
Provenance
From a private collection, formed 1965-1975.
