Ancient Roman Cast Bronze Bust Applique of Deity 1st-3rd Century AD Aged with Oxidized Patina Museum Reproduction AR0004

Appliqués, such as this fine example, would have been mounted on a piece of furniture or a jewellery box. It was a custom for the Ancient Romans, especially the wealthy, to have highly decorated everyday life objects, such as jewellery boxes or toiletries tables. The subjects could vary between portraits of women, to depictions of gods or natural elements or animals.