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| Lot# & Name: |
422. Roman Bronze Covered Box Depicting Medusa |
| Estimate: |
$5,000-$7,000 |
| Current High Bid: |
$3,500.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$3,500.00 |
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| Category: |
Antiquities
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| Sub Category: |
Classical Antiquities - Roman
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| Culture or Country: |
Eastern Mediterranean.
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| Period: |
Ca. 1st - 2nd century A.D.
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| Size: |
2-1/4”H. x 3-1/8” D. |
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| Description: |
Bronze covered round box having a very high relief Medusa head in the center of the cover. Depicted with a wild wavy hairdo with a leafy diadem. A few remaining traces of the original gilt surface, and having an overall blue-green surface patina. Intact, exc. cond. A beautiful example. (Note: estimate in catalog was in error). |
| Provenance: |
Fleischman collection, NYC., acquired 1980’s - 1990’s. To family by descent. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$51.00 |
| International: |
$101.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Roman Bronze Covered Box Depicting Medusa
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