Monumental Eastern Roman Empire Mottled Gray Marble Funerary Statue of Cybele, goddess of Nature & Fertility flanked by set of lions. Two line Greek inscription on front base. circa 3rd Century CE. Under the emperor Augustus (63 BCE - 14 CE,) Cybele enjoyed great prominence thanks to her inclusion in Augustan ideology. Augustus restored Cybele's temple, which was located next to his own palace on the Palatine Hill. 21" high on custom stand. In excellent condition and very heavy marb ...click for details
Magnificent hollow molded Gallo Roman Pottery Head of a Bearded Male. Gallo Roman describes the Romanized culture of Gaul (present day France) under the rule of the Roman Empire. With deeply incised hair and wavy beard composed of separated curls, gentle eyes and broad nose, minor surface wear and on custom black stand. In excellent condition, Circa 2nd Century C.E., 4 7/8" high
Roman limestone head adorned with wreath of laurel leaves bestowing nobility. Incised facial features and curly hair. Head is 4 1/2" high. On stand height is 8". Circa 1st Century C.E. In excellent condition.
Roman Terracotta Male Head with Triangular Hat from a Frieze segment, circa 2nd - 3rd Century CE. Bulbous eyes with pouting lips and large nose. Head approximately 5 1/2" high. Intact and in excellent condition. Ex: Hoffman collection, Berlin
Magnificent Roman Marble Head of a Young Woman, 1st Century BCE- 1st Century CE. Petite, idealized features with curls framing face. Back of head lobbed and not in the round. Marble is 3 1/2" high and mounted on custom stand. In excellent condition.
Limestone head possibly depicting Emperor Macrinus. Found in Cologne or Treves. His beard neatly detailed, the hair sculpted neatly around face, large heavy lids, recessed irises, and thinly curved lips. Some pigment remaining. Obvious damage to nose but otherwise in excellent condition. 2nd Century C.E., 18 1/2" high.
Stylized head of Griffin with deep eye sockets. With bulging eyes, hooked beak, and spiky mane. Folds on neck and above eyes. Basalt is the most common type of solidified lava; a dense dark gray fine-grained igneous rock that is composed chiefly of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene. Circa 2nd Century C.E. Head is 6 1/2: high attached on custom stand.
Standing maiden finely incised with tightly wrapped tunic. Head facing forward with hair pulled up and bound under a headdress. Thin lips pursed in a slight smile. Head reattached from original piece. On custom stand. Roman, 2nd - 3rd Century C.E. Found in the Holy Land. 5 1/2" high.
Small marble head depicting man wearing close fitting cap with curly locks beneath. Incised facial features with furrowed brow, raised eyebrows, recessed eyes with drilled pupils. High cheek bones and small down turned mouth. On custom mount. Circa 2nd - 3rd Century C.E., Marble 3 1/8" high. In excellent condition.
White marble torso of youthful nude Apollo, hair locks down to chest, lean muscular body with prominent genitals and well formed buttocks. Light encrustation but excellent condition. 2nd-3rd Century C.E., 6 1/2" high, on custom stand.
