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LOT 0853
Roman Bronze Vessel Handle with Face
1ST CENTURY A.D.
5 5/8 in. (118 grams, 14.4 cm).
Swept in profile comprising a horizontal crescentic panel to attach to the rim, with inlaid silver detailing, recurved cobra-shaped thumb pad, raised serpent to the outer face of the tapering handle, finial a mask of Bacchus or Pan, facing with volute scrolls to the brow and thick splayed beard; silver diadem.
ProvenancePrivate collection.
with Christie's, London, 11 June 1997, no.97 (part).
with Bonhams, 13 April 2000, no.198.
Private collection, Europe.
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, accession number 74.51.5463, for similar.
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LOT 0853
Roman Bronze Vessel Handle with Face
Estimate £2,000 - 3,000€2,320 - 3,480 (for guidance only)$2,700 - 4,050 (for guidance only)
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