Bidspirit auction | Roman Medusa Phalera

Roman Medusa Phalera - 1st century BC-2nd century AD A domed bronze discoid phalera with gorgoneion amulet to the centre, bands of running scrolls to the flange rim, protruding snake-head above. 132 grams, 70mm (2 3/4”). Fine condition. Provenance Property of a European collector; acquired from from his grandfather's collection; by descent 1986. Literature Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, items 326, 327, 328 for type.