Oud-Grieks, Klassieke Periode Gepatineerd brons Hoofd van een figuur – 4.2 cm

GREEK BRONZE HEAD, TRADITIONALLY IDENTIFIED AS PANAttribution Greek, Hellenistic; circa 3rd century BCE (as stated in certificate)Material Cast bronze with aged dark green and brown surface patinaSize 4.2 cm (as documented; dimension axis not independently verified)Condition Excellent overall presentation; ancient fragment with irregular perimeter; examined from photographsProvenance Collection of Mr A. K.; reportedly acquired on the London art market before 1990Documentation Certificate of Authenticity, Artemission / Atticart Ltd., London, dated 21 February 2025 Object descriptionAn engaging small bronze relief head, presented frontally with a softly smiling expression, pronounced cheeks, almond-shaped eyes and deeply modelled, swept and clustered locks. The surface displays attractive dark patination with green mineral accretions and warmer brown areas. Its uneven outline and the apparent absence of a complete neck or body are consistent with survival as an element detached from a larger object, perhaps an appliqué, mount, vessel fitting or sculptural composition. Its precise original function cannot be determined from the available photographs.The accompanying 2025 certificate identifies the subject as the Greek god Pan and dates the bronze to the third century BCE. The youthful, almost human facial treatment is compatible with some Hellenistic representations of Pan, although characteristic horns or caprine ears cannot be confirmed... lees verder bij Catawiki