Roman medallion of a young man in relief, c.1st century AD
Silver
Diameter: 5.2cm
11999
Silver-gilt roundel in repoussé and chased in high relief with a bust of a young man turned to his right in 3/4 profile, wearing a chlamys fastened at his right...
Silver-gilt roundel in repoussé and chased in high relief with a bust of a young man turned to his right in 3/4 profile, wearing a chlamys fastened at his right shoulder, his face with small bow-shaped mouth, the eyes with engraved irises and pupils. Very tip of nose, and a minute area in the neck repaired.
Provenance
The Property of an American Private Collector; Sotheby's, New York, Antiquities, 5th June 1999, lot 158R.S.L. collection, London, UK; acquired from the above
Accompanied by letters from the relevant Greek and Italian authorities renouncing any current or future claim over this piece.
