Inv. n°: MMoCA571

Alexandrian Bronze Figurine Representing a Grotesque Ithypalllic Male Head

Distended narrow head, curved in a light crescent. He has a leering expression with puckered brow, his tongue lolling out to the right. Back pierced for attachment. This object may have functioned as an amulet.

h. 5.6 x w. 1 cm

1st century BC

Bronze

Provenance

  • Ex private collection, Florida, USA, acquired Circa 1980
  • French private collection, With a French passport
  • Acquired at Charles Ede Limited, London, 29th June 2010, lot 8821

Publications

  • J. Spier, "Roman Bronzes" in M. Merrony (ed.), Musée d’Art Classique de Mougins, France, 2011, p. 140, fig. 35

Exhibitions

  • Musée d'Art Classique de Mougins (MACM), Mougins, France, from June 2011

N.B. Our online collection is being continually updated thanks to ongoing research and documentation efforts carried out by the MACM documentation team. Any additional information is welcome, please contact us.

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