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Roman bronze decorative element, elephant or pig head

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Roman bronze decorative element, elephant or pig head

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Description

A Roman bronze decorative element in the form of a elephant or pig head, c. 1st - 3rd Century AD, in lovely style the animal's head adorned with incised swirls and loops, raised bands behind and a decorative loop at the top, the snout or trunk ending in a knob. A most attractive and interesting piece which may have served as a lance or spear handle or perhaps a shaft for a wood or leather scabbard. L: 3 3/4 in (9.6cm). For a discussion of finials such as this see: Grenville L. Winthrop, Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge, Ma. Exhibition Catalog of 1969, pp. 46-7; Ex Lord McAlpine collection.

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Roman bronze decorative element, elephant or pig head

Name: Roman bronze decorative element, elephant or pig head
SKU: 34508221
Price: 700 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $700 - $800

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