2nd-3rd century AD. A bronze bust of god Mars (Greek Ares), modelled in the round with an expressive face and full beard, wearing a military cuirass and a Corinthian style helmet with a crest; hollow-formed, likely a mount. See Robinson, R., The Armour of the imperial Rome, New York, 1975; see Durham, E., Depicting the Gods: Metal Figurines in Roman Britain, Internet Archaeology, 2012. 39.2 grams, 49mm (2"). Property of a gentleman from Vienna; from his private collection formed since 1970. For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price