A Roman bronze balsamarium in the form of a head, 2nd - 3rd century, Hollow worked head of an African man with braided hair and expressive face, teeth visible between the open lips. The eyes and teeth separately inlaid in silver. At the back of the head a loop hinge which enables the lifting of the lid. the top layer of hair. Two lateral eyelets already broken off during the time of use, which formerly held the carrying handle of the balsamarium. Green patina with slight incrustations. Height cm. Provenance: Austrian private collection, purch, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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License: Licensed
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Keywords: ancient, balsamarium, bronze, form, head, roman, world