Late Roman/Early Byzantine Bronze bust pendant - 3 cm (No reserve price)

Miniature Bronze Amulet or Pendant in Human Form (Bust Pendant/Amulet) Material: Bronze Dimensions: 3 x 2 cm Weight: 12.97 g Condition: Excellent with a natural oxidation layer consistent with age. This bronze piece represents a half-figure of a human being, featuring prominent facial features and clear eyes. A hanging hole is integrated above the head, suggesting it was intended for use as a personal amulet or pendant. The face exhibits a simplified artistic style typical of small bronze pieces meant for personal use, while the back displays a distinct hollow, a result of the ancient techniques employed in its production. A natural oxidation layer also covers the surface, giving it a distinctive antique appearance. Based on its form and artistic style, the piece can be classified into several related possibilities, including: * A personal bronze amulet used for protection or blessing. * A pendant representing a human figure or symbol. * * A small votive pendant, worn or offered for religious or symbolic purposes. * A miniature representation of a figure with religious, mythological, or protective significance. Date: Likely from the Late Roman or Early Byzantine period, approximately between the 3rd and 6th centuries AD. This piece is a beautiful example of a small bronze amulet or pendant that combined decorative and symbolic function, and holds historical and artistic value for collectors of antiquities and artifacts. Condition: Excellent. Acquired in 2025 from NUMIMANICA PRADOS, Spain, at the Madrid Numismatic Fair held on 27 June 2025. Provenance: The piece was previously part of a private collection in Spain, where it had been acquired from an art gallery in 1987. This rare piece is accompanied by the original purchase invoice, Certificate of Authenticity, and Spanish Export Certificate.

Estimate:$477.57

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