An ancient Roman bronze Nereid riding a ketos; the sea nymph is seated on the back of the goat-headed sea monster, her garment around her waist and her cape billowing above her head; on an integrally cast rectangular base with a crescent at front; probably a furniture attachment.
Ca. 3rd - 4th century AD.
Height: 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm).
Formerly in a Swiss private collection, 1990s; subsequently in a New York private collection.
Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient World, vol. X, (1999), no. 59.