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948 - A Roman chariot ornament, bust of Hercules, bronze, 2nd–3rd century A.D.
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A Roman chariot ornament, bust of Hercules, bronze, 2nd–3rd century A.D. Chariot fitting (guide) in the form of a bust of the god Hercules. The god wears a lion’s skin (leonté) draped over his shoulders and knotted across his chest. Floral decoration appears below the bust. A very beautiful, uniform green-to-blue-green patina with distinct areas of malachite and azurite oxides. Provincial Roman sculpture with a distinctive, expressive overall impression, in excellent condition. Modernly mounted on a plastic base. Height of the bust: 17 cm; height with base: 27 cm. CULTURAL HERITAGE! Provenance: Private French collection. Acquired from Gorny & Mosch, Munich, on June 23, 2010. Condition: II–III
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