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Offline Tom Mullally

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Roman bust applique
« on: February 15, 2009, 10:34:06 am »
Hello!

I recently purchased this applique and am hoping someone can help identify it further. It appears to be a Roman emperor/empress but would like some confirmation.

Here is the seller's description:

"Bronze. 1ST century AD. Size 50 mm X 37mm (2" X 1 3/8").Have been told it is a depiction of a Roman Emperor and another says it is a woodland figure of a deity and others say its Celtic. It clearly shows a draped bust of a male or female with curly locks of hair protruding from veil which is clearly visable on head. The left sghoulder is bound on a knot with what appears to be adraping feathers or a wreath."

Thanks for the help, and sorry for the cross posting,

Tom
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Offline Joe Sermarini

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Re: Roman bust applique
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2009, 11:27:21 am »
I don't think it is an emperor or empress.  And more likely something Celtic or tribal, rather than Roman.
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Re: Roman bust applique
« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2009, 04:43:37 am »
Looks like "Chubaka" ...  ;D
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