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1137 - ROMAN STONE PHALERA WITH MEDUSA Ca.

Estimate £1,500 - £3,000

Description

ROMAN STONE PHALERA WITH MEDUSA Ca. AD 1 - 300. A circular stone phalera carved in relief with the head of Medusa, her face framed by radiating locks of wavy hair and entwined serpents beneath the chin. Wings extend above her head, with scrolling tendrils and raised circular bosses arranged around the border. For similar iconography: British Museum number 1917,0601.2737; 1772,0317.25 Size: 190mm x 170mm; Weight: 700g Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly H.G. collection; acquired from A. Kotllar, Paris, French art market, 1970Ð2006. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation

About the sale FINE ANCIENT ART AND ANTIQUITIES - THE PRINCE COLLECTION

Auction location

Auction time 10/04/2026 at 2:00 PM

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Apollo Art Auctions Ltd