Roman Bronze Minerva

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ca. 2nd Century AD. Wearing chiton, himation, aegis and high-crested helmet; right hand originally held a spear, perhaps an owl in the left hand, on ancient circular bronze base.

Ex Royal Athena Galleries, New York, Art of the Ancient World, volume IV, 1985, no. 285. J.F. Collection, Loveland, Ohio, acquired in 1985. New York art market 2008. Private Collection, London, 2010. Bonhams, London, 1 May 2013, lot 67. Exhibited: Ohio State University, USA, 1985-90. Picker Art Gallery, Colgate University, Hamilton, New York, USA, 1990-2007. H. 5 7/8".

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