A ROMAN BILLON EQUESTRIAN STATUE
circa 3rd century a.d.
The horse rearing slightly, his head turned to the left, the rider, perhaps an emperor, in full military dress, a paludamentum over his right shoulder, a wreath in his hair, the ties fluttering behind
7 in. (18.4 cm.) long
拍品专文
Billon is an alloy of varying proportions of silver, copper, and lead. It was mainly used for coins, especially during the era of the Tetrarchs.