Boss with Head of Oceanus
Oceanus, god of the river. Frontal bearded head with silver inlaid eyes against a formalized background of the scales of his body, within a modelled rim. Small cheeks, nose and forehead. Two dolphins rampant above act as a crown; two fish peer from the locks of his hair; two more dive out of his beard. top of roundel broken and missing
- Date
- 1st-2nd century
- In our collection
- since September the 2nd, 2014 up to now
- Dimensions
- 4 1/2 in. (11.43 cm)
- Location
- G242
- Medium
- Bronze with silver and copper inlays
- Price
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- Composition
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iron 15% atium 35% cadmium 50%