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LOT 0125

Roman Decorated Bronze Handle

1ST CENTURY B.C.-2ND CENTURY A.D.

5 5/8 in. (110 grams, 14.2 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 and eyes.

Provenance

Private collection.
with Christie's, London, 11 June 1997, no.97.
with Bonham's, 13 April 2000, no.198.
Private collection, Europe.

Accompanied by copies of the relevant Christie's and Bonhams catalogue pages.
Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12529-232161.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

CONDITION

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LOT 0125

Roman Decorated Bronze Handle

Estimate £1,800 - 2,400€2,090 - 2,780 (for guidance only)$2,430 - 3,240 (for guidance only)

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