Silenus weight
He is seated, legs apart, sex visible. The figure is paunchy. Wearing a beast's skin over a crown of grapes, he appears to be pulling on the legs used to tie the skin. The pupils were probably nielloed. 
Bronze with black patina and lead.
Roman period, 2nd century.
Height: 6.2 cm

Provenance: 
From a copy of the collectors' notes, acquired from Zacos in Istanbul in August 1956.

Collection Nicole et Jean-Michel Thierry - lots 1 to 141.
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Lot no. 78

Silenus weight He is seated, legs apart, sex visible. The figure is paunchy. Wearing a beast's skin over a crown of grapes, he appears to be pulling on the legs used to tie the skin. The pupils were probably nielloed. Bronze with black patina and lead. Roman period, 2nd century. Height: 6.2 cm Provenance: From a copy of the collectors' notes, acquired from Zacos in Istanbul in August 1956. Collection Nicole et Jean-Michel Thierry - lots 1 to 141.

Estimate
€600 - €800
Result
€15,600
Buyer's premium
30%
Silenus weight He is seated, legs apart, sex visible. The figure is paunchy. Wearing a beast's skin over a crown of grapes, he appears to be pulling on the legs used to tie the skin. The pupils were probably nielloed. Bronze with black patina and lead. Roman period, 2nd century. Height: 6.2 cm Provenance: From a copy of the collectors' notes, acquired from Zacos in Istanbul in August 1956. Collection Nicole et Jean-Michel Thierry - lots 1 to 141.
Sale Friday 25 October 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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