Lot 30C
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. Skillfully cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) process, a leaded brass lamp cover used to enclose the top of an ornate lamp. The lyre-shaped cover has a rounded face with four nubbin-shaped lateral protrusions, a small curved handle on the lower left side, and a scalloped bottom periphery with a knobbed tip. Depicted in low-relief is a striking portrayal of the young mythical hero Hercules (Greek Herakles) standing nude while leaning on an enormous club. Shown in a relaxed pose with his right leg crossed over his left, he looks over his right shoulder while holding a small vessel in his left hand. A wonderful rendering of Hercules displaying the ancient artist's strong interest in delineating physiognomy and movement of his heroic yet human form. Size: 1.75" W x 2.5" H (4.4 cm x 6.4 cm).
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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#157318
- Condition: Small chip to underside of lid above Hercules' head, and loss to curved element near figure's right foot. Surface wear and abrasions commensurate with age, slight bending to overall form, light roughness across peripheries and verso, and fading to low-relief imagery. Light earthen deposits and lovely green patina throughout.
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