"Roman Bronze With Dark Green Patina : Theater Mask."
Roman bronze with dark green patina : theater mask.Roman art.
2nd century.
32 x 24 mm
34.70 g
Roman theater actor's mask, inspired by older Greek masks, with Dionysian features and a floral crown around the head.
Roman actors and the performances in which they performed, often subversive and transgressive, were extremely popular with the common people.
Theatre played an important role in the lives of ordinary citizens and strongly influenced public opinion.
NICE SMALL BRONZE, OF AN UNCOMMON TYPE.
Provenance: Collection of Monsieur C. (Marne) founded before 1939.
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