A bronze bust of Athena

Description:

Roman, 1st-2nd centuries AD.
H. 11,8 cm (22 cm m.S.)
The Bow of Athena. An appliqué depicting Athena wearing a helmet. The helmet is adorned with horns and engravings. Her head is turned slightly to the left. She is wearing the aegis and a cloak pinned at the shoulders. Mounted on a stand.
Southern German private collection, acquired on 12 October 2005 from Jean-David Cahn, Basel, presumably at the Munich Art Fair (Copy of the purchase invoice preserved 3000.- Euro) - A copy of the Art Loss Register search request on 22 March 2005, was received from Jean-David Cahn