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A ROMAN BRONZE BUST OF BACCHUS, CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

Reference: ART600173

Fine cast and chased bronze bust of bacchus, the god of wine, adorned by a wreath of ivy leaves and flowers. He has thick wavy long hair gathered in a rear bun. He also wears a goat skin diagonally across his chest. Classically idealised facial features and beautifully detailed. A fine bronze with a beautiful blue-green patina.
14.5 cm. height, 13 cm. length
675 grams. Mounted on display stand.

CONDITION
Intact.

PROVENANCE
Property of a German private collection, acquired on the European art market in the 1980s.