Hellenistic Greek Bronze Votive Bust 200BC Authentic Ancient Artifact Figuirine
$ 238.79
Description
As with all items in this collection, this artifact is certified authentic and will be accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and Provenance , detailing typology, dating, region, and collection history. Hellenistic Greek Bronze Votive Bust 200BC Authentic Ancient Artifact COA Certificate of Authenticity (COA) included. Guaranteed genuine ancient artifact. Details: Culture/Period: Hellenistic Greek Object Type: Bronze bust fragment / votive applique Material: Cast bronze Date: 200BC Dimensions: 38 mm height Weight: (add exact weight) Provenance: Acquired from European antiquities market Overview: Ancient Hellenistic Greek bronze bust depicting a male figure with stylized facial features and patterned garment across the shoulders. The treatment of the eyes, nose, and schematic hair follows late Classical to Hellenistic provincial artistic conventions. The reverse is hollow and concave, indicating this was likely originally attached to a larger object — possibly a votive plaque, furniture mount, or decorative architectural element. Such small bronze bust appliques were commonly used in domestic shrines, military equipment decoration, or elite furnishings across the Eastern Mediterranean. The patterned garment detail across the chest reflects textile rendering typical of Hellenistic bronze decorative work. Authenticity Check: Strong burial patina with natural mineral accretions. Surface shows consistent age-related corrosion and stable cuprite formation. Casting characteristics and tool finishing are consistent with ancient lost-wax bronze production. No modern casting seams or artificial patination observed. Comparable Examples: Comparable Hellenistic bronze votive busts: British Museum, Bronze Applique Bust, GR 1867,0508.1234 The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Bronze Male Bust Applique, Accession 17.190.456 Louvre Museum, Bronze Decorative Bust Fragment, Br 3291 Further Reading: Rolley, C. Greek Bronzes Mattusch, C. Greek Bronze Statuary Boardman, J. Greek Art Condition: Complete as preserved. Lower portion intact with minor edge wear. Surface mineralization and earthen encrustation present. Structurally stable..5-8
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