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Roman Bronze Lion Head Applique

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Description

Ancient Rome, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A cast bronze lion head applique, circular in form with a protruding expressive visage, the details in raised relief with a deeply incised flowing mane, fine facial features, and open mouth. Nearly identical examples may be found in "Greek, Etruscan, & Roman Bronzes in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston" by Mary Comstock & Cornelius Vermeule, MFA, Boston (1971). Size: 1.5" in diameter x 1" H (3.8 cm x 2.5 cm)

Provenance: Ex - Private NYC collection

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Condition

Tiny old nick to lower left proper side of mane. Otherwise gracefully aged surface, wear commensurate with age, and stunning patina.

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Roman Bronze Lion Head Applique

Name: Roman Bronze Lion Head Applique
SKU: 46390260
Price: 200 USD
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