Bronze Attachment with a Bust of an African

Culture: Roman

Period: 3rd century A.D.

Material: Bronze

Dimensions: 5.4 cm x 4.5 cm

Price: 1 800 Euro

Ref: 3179

Provenance: Austrian private collection Norbert Maly, thence collection K., Vienna.

Condition: Intact with beautiful patina.

Description: Hollow bronze attachment with a massive bronze bust of an African wearing a chocker with medallions of a slave. Thick locks framing the roundish face. The eyes are large with punched pupils. Neck, chest and shoulders are muscular. The end of the bust marks a folded bronze collar. On the back an extension with a drill for suspension for possibly a furniture. Bronze casting with cold work. Mounted.