Rupert Wace Ancient Art - Classical

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Rupert Wace Ancient Art
Bronze balsamarium Bronze balsamarium
In the form of a young boy's head. Large eyes with-cut out pupils gaze out looking slightly upwards. The hair, arranged in flame-like locks away from the face continue over the crown of the head which is hinged to allow access. Two circular attachments allow the vessel to be suspended from chains.

Roman. 1st century AD
Height: 10.3 cm

Ex. De Clerq collection, published 1906 
Private collection Switzerland

Rupert Wace Ancient Art
14 Old Bond Street, London W1S 4PP - Email: info@rupertwace.co.uk

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