J009
Early Roman bronze applique head of a woman with silver eyes and diadem, set in modern 18k gold setting.
1st century BC ??? 1st century AD.
H. 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.), W. 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.); H. 4.7 cm (1 13/16 in.), W. 4 cm (1 9/16 in.) (including setting)
Perfect condition. Fine dark patina.
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The woman’s head is portrayed frontal, with oblong face framed by the hair arranged in tight rows of wavy curls with folded locks in the front, adorned with a silver diadem, incised with a zigzag pattern.
The face with arched eyebrows, large silver inlayed eyes, straight nose and full lips with a dimple running below them to the chin.
The head is finely modeled in the classicistic manner, inspired by the Greek Classical style, with delicate delineated features.
The style of the appliqué can be compared with the five female statues, the Danaids, dated to the Augustan Period: 2nd half of 1st century BC - Early 1st century AD, of Villa dei Papiri, Herculaneum,
Inv. Nos. 5604, 5605, 5619, 5620, 5621.
Cf. De Caro S., The National Archaeological Museum of Naples, 1996, p.294.
The National Archaeological Museum of Naples, text by Stefano De Caro, Electa Napoli, 1996, p.294.
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