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Roman Bronze Handle with Head of Medusa Between Dolphins Roman Bronze Handle with Head of Medusa Between Dolphins Roman Bronze Handle with Head of Medusa Between Dolphins
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LOT 0779

Roman Bronze Handle with Head of Medusa Between Dolphins

CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.

6 1/8 in. (168 grams, 15.6 cm).

Formed as a gorgoneion mask gripped in the jaws of two opposed dolphins with s-curved bodies and terminating in vine leaves.

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

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LOT 0779

Roman Bronze Handle with Head of Medusa Between Dolphins

Sold for (Inc. bp): £468

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