Roman Bronze Knife Handle with Erotic Scene

1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.

2 1/4 in. (59 grams, 57 mm).

Modelled in the round scene composed of three lovers, rectangular base, square-section pierced baluster with hatched panels.

Provenance

Shlomo Moussaieff collection, London, UK.
Ex Galerie Dominique Thirion, Brussels, Belgium.
From the private collection of Mr K.A.

CONDITION

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LOT 0173