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Etruscan Terracotta Head of a Youth
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Pre AD 1000 item# 404448 (stock# 1185)
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Griffin Gallery Ancient Art
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$4,500
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Molded terracotta, realistic portrait of a child, rounded face, full cheeks with smile on his lips, incised wavy short hair,chips on nose, side of head, and flake on top, otherwise in good condition, on custom mount, from Magna Graecia area, circa 700 B.C.E., 6 1/2" high
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Roman Bronze Lion-Mask Handle
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Pre AD 1000 item# 35302 (stock# 030)
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Griffin Gallery Ancient Art
tel.561-994-0811 fax.561-994-1855
$20,000
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This ancient Roman bronze lion-handle mask has fantastic patina. 3rd/6th century A.D. It is circular with highly raised features and three attachment holes. The lion is holding a ring in his gaping jaws, his teeth bared and tongue protruding. He has striated whiskers, prominent arched eyebrows, and a thick shaggy mane with a forward-curving tuft over his forehead. Excellent condition. 8 1/2" diameter (21.6 cm.)
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