Description:

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A petite cast-bronze bust depicting Minerva (the Roman version of Athena), the goddess of wisdom, medicine, art, commerce, and military victory, shown in her warrior guise, donning a crested helmet and battle dress with a twisted cord surrounding her torso. The miniature bust of the goddess is enveloped in dark, lustrous areas of green and brown patina that has developed over the centuries. Given its size, this was likely a chariot fitting or perhaps a medallion worn on the vestments of a Roman legionary. Custom museum-quality display stand included. Size: 1.2" W x 2.125" H (3 cm x 5.4 cm); 2.75" H (7 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Davis collection, Houston, Texas, USA

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#132826

  • Condition: Bust glued to display stand and cannot be removed. Age-commensurate surface wear, some fading to molded features, with wear to high-point areas, and some roughness around periphery, otherwise intact and excellent. Light earthen deposits within recessed areas, and great green and brown patina throughout.

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