Roman, Gaul — Angular mask — 4th Century A.D

Roman, Gaul, 4th Century A.D, Limestone, 350 mm x 325 mm x 350 mm, 50 kg Condition: Good condition, with a eye incision and a light defect in nose. Documented provenance. Antikarts dossier with presentation, characteristics and traceability
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Detailed Description

Item: Angular mask.

Culture: Roman, Gaul.

Dating: 4th Century A.D.

Material: Limestone.

Dimensions: 350 mm x 325 mm x 350 mm, 50 kg.

Analysis & expertise

Record prepared for Antikarts from the photographs and technical information provided by the source.

Attributions and measurements are retained as cataloguing markers, without over-interpretation.

This entry is preserved in the Antikarts Museum as a documentary reference (no price displayed).

Characteristics

Item: Angular mask

Material: Limestone

Culture: Roman, Gaul

Period: 4th Century A.D

Dimensions: 350 mm x 325 mm x 350 mm, 50 kg

Condition: Good condition, with a eye incision and a light defect in nose

Historical context

In the Roman world, everyday objects (domestic, ritual or workshop-related) circulated widely across the Empire through specialised production centres.

Attribution: Roman, Gaul. Dating indicated: 4th Century A.D.

Cultural value

Preserved as a comparison anchor within the Antikarts corpus.

Primary value lies in typology, stated dating and the associated traceability trail.

Traceability & guarantees

Provenance (summary): Ex French private collection, found in 1937 Gallo Roman sculpture made in high relief and with an agressive character. It was found buried 1,30 meters under the ground in 1937 while it was being excavated in the Recques quarry.

Record preserved in the Antikarts Museum as a documentary reference.

Archived source: https://www.yourantiquarian.com/product/roman-angular-mask-2/.

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Material, chronological and cultural record for the object

Reference YA-4768
Period
Roman, Gaul
Date
4th Century A.D
Diameter
350 mm x 325 mm x 350 mm, 50 kg
Other References
YA-4768
Condition
Good condition, with a eye incision and a light defect in nose
Provenance
Ex French private collection, found in 1937 Gallo Roman sculpture made in high relief and with an agressive character. It was found buried 1,30 meters under the ground in 1937 while it was being excavated in the Recques quarry, exploited by A and F Leroy.