371, Lot: 1287. Estimate $500. Sold for $425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Bronze statuette of Minerva. Roman, 1st-3rd centuries AD. Striding Minerva with crested helmet, carrying a shield depicting the head of a gorgoneion, another gorgoneion on her breastplate. Pierced at crest of helmet. Mounted on lucite stand.
Height: 8.2cm. Attractive green patina. Right arm missing.
From the David Hendin Collection, purchased 1992.