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LOT 237
Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,060
ROMAN BRONZE LION MASK DOOR HANDLE
(Bronze, 1.4 kg, 20 cm.).
(Bronze, 1.4 kg, 20 cm.).
Circa 2nd century AD. A very large cast bronze door handle formed as a lion mask within a circular frame; the mask stern with prominent brow and eyes, detailed mane framing the face; the sides of the mouth pierced to accept a substantial bronze ring with ribbed collar detailing; the frame with raised annular border and four attachment holes.
PROVENANCE:
Private collection, London; acquired in the 1970's.