Acroterion Elvis

The amazing likeness has come to light as part of a sale of ancient antiques by the auction house Bonhams.

… The Roman Elvis is in fact a genuine marble acroterion — a kind of architectural ornament often found for decoration on the corners of a sarcophagus, a stone tomb or burial chamber.

It forms part of a collection owned by Melbourne-based Graham Geddes — one of the world’s most foremost collectors — which is estimated to sell for more than £1m when it goes on sale in October.

- Niall Firth @ MailOnline: Link.

Via Boing Boing, via Neatorama.