Sculpted Greek Tragedy Mask - $700

Well Hello There Mr.
Handsome! here is a rare vintage Tragic Theatrical Mask very heavy duty.
this is not a cheap plastic resin, wood or paper mache.
this is an ancient bronze replica sculpture with verdigris patina, large, exaggerated open eyes and mouth, furrowed brow, wild curly hair, thick beard and mustache.
an uncommon shape and medium for sculptures of theatre masks.
minor chips and scuffs throughout as expected from age attached label inside as found bronze original in Piraeus as seen here: https://www.
piraeus.
org/museum.
html additional information here: https://en.
wikipedia.
org/wiki/Silanion and more information found online: replica: from the Greek Ministry of Culture, Athens date of the original: 4th century BC provenance of the original: Piraeus Museum the creator of the original version of this mask was a sculptor named Silanion.
He was one of the most well-known sculptors working in Greece during the 4th century BCE.
His specialty was sculptures of heroes and portraits using the bronze medium approximate dimensions 12" wide 13" high 15" deep Cash transaction only No shipping.
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