Ancient Roman Bronze Handle or Artifact

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An antique or ancient Roman bronze element.

This piece was an element of a vase or possibly handle to something … Read more An antique or ancient Roman bronze element.

This piece was an element of a vase or possibly handle to something larger.

It has the head of a wolf or lion mounted on a curved handle supported by a section of braided ring.

With a thick heavy patination that is straight to the bronze in some places.

From the private collection of Lawrence Majewski, who was a former conservator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Simply a wonderful piece for the Wunderkammer or Curio Cabinet!

Date:
circa. 2nd-5th Century CE

Overall Condition:
It is in overall fair, as-pictured, used estate condition with some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.

Measurements:
Length: ca. 66 mm
Height: ca. 59 mm
Width: ca. 16 mm See less