Roman bronze applique of a Nubian Youth

Description

Beautiful bronze Roman applique of possibly a Nubian youth or young Satyr. A youthful male bust with stylised facial features, short curly hair, and defined pectorals. The figure is draped with a garment rendered in raised, textured folds crossing diagonally across the chest. The reverse is hollow and roughly finished, indicating an applique, most likely a furniture decoration. cf for like images – British Museum Object No. 1814,0704.750, 1873,0820.9, 1856,1226.767. The Met Steel Yard weight Object No. 62.10.06

Origin

Roman Empire 100 to 200 AD.

Measurement

Height of object 12 cm width 7.5 cm. Height on stand 19 cm

Condition

In good ancient condition with missing piece to bottom corner of object. Old worn patina