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THBRoman Gilt Copper Disc Attachment - Mercury and Maia
Lot 70a
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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By Artemis Gallery
Feb 21, 2019
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2019-02-21 10:00:00
2019-02-21 10:00:00
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An important one-day auction featuring museum-worthy examples of Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Far East / Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Native American, Spanish Colonial, Russian, Fossils, Ancient Jewelry, Fine Art, so much more! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. A fine cast-copper disc with wonderful figural details brought forth in repousse. The obverse face of the disc is surrounded by a raised border incised with small notches which imbue it with a corded pattern. Atop the body is a depiction of Mercury (Greek Hermes) standing in portrait, wearing thick ankle bands and a fastened cloak, and holding his signature caduceus in his right hand. Mercury's left hand extends to his side and meets the waist of the eldest daughter of Atlas and his mother, Maia. Maia dons a flowing chiton which is belted across the waist and holds her right hand to Mercury's shoulder. Between the figures is a raised ovoid ring, and two raised stars are displayed above and next to the figures. Smooth layers of brown and green patina enshroud the disc, and traces of brilliant gilding are still visible within some recessed areas. This may have been attached to a chariot or a personal item. Custom museum-quality display stand included. Size: 6.25" W x 6.125" H (15.9 cm x 15.6 cm); 7.375" H (18.7 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection; ex-Richard Wagner collection, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA, acquired in the 1960s
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#143870Small losses to periphery, minor nicks and abrasions to obverse, reverse, and border, with softening to some finer details particularly on figures, and folding to areas of border. Light earthen deposits, fabulous green and brown patina, and traces of original gilding throughout.Condition
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