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   View Categories Home > Catalog > |Roman Coins| > |Roman Antiquities| > AB50782
Roman, Bronze Balsamarium of Antinous, c. 135 A.D.
|Roman| |Antiquities|, |Roman,| |Bronze| |Balsamarium| |of| |Antinous,| |c.| |135| |A.D.|, A balsamarium contained scented oils and perfumes associated with a burial.

If the features of the face do not immediately recall Antinous, the abundant hair falling in generous locks deep on the neck points towards an undeniable intention to represent him, and allows accurate dating. The silver inlaid eyes and the drilled pupils add to the vivacity of the portrait.

This style of bronze balsamarium must have been fairly common in the period after the death of Antinous, as several are known. For similar pieces (this piece is also shown), see -
https://www.antinoos.info/antin9a.htm

AB50782. cf. BnF Bronzes 471 (Bacchant), attractive green patina, Roman bronze balsamarium, height 10.5 cm, attractive bronze bust, with flowing curls, drilled pupils and inlaid eyes, functional hinged top, minor crushing at base, one suspension loop missing; ex German collection, ex Massachusetts collection, ex Royal Athena Galleries; SOLD




  







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