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Offline Blayne W

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Figurine head
« on: March 10, 2021, 05:40:52 pm »
A second item I picked up for my antiquities collection is this small head.  It is 32.5mm high and weighs 26.2g.  Any idea what it was used for? or just decorative?  and also any idea if its an image of someone in particular (god) or just generic.   Thanks for any insight you can give me on this.   Really appreciate all your expertise.

It does have a flat back so I assume was mounted flat on something.
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Re: Figurine head
« Reply #1 on: March 11, 2021, 07:35:54 pm »
I agree that the flat open back implies it was affixed to something to decorate it.  Not sure what though.  Chest, casket, furniture, etc.

Nice provincial style.

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Re: Figurine head
« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2021, 02:30:42 pm »
Thanks Shawn for the input.  Just curious why you say provincial style?  Anything in particular that jumps out or just years of study?  :)  Are there any good resources for items like this, or as I assume its too broad a focus area?  Thanks again
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Re: Figurine head
« Reply #3 on: March 13, 2021, 05:02:04 pm »
Roman sculpture, like Greek, was realistic.  This style, with large almond eyes, plain round hair, etc. is a provincial Roman style derived from Celtic art.

I don't know of any specific work on Roman figurines but you can find many in works on small Roman bronzes or is various archaeological reports.

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