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Ancient Roman Bronze Handle or Artifact

$950

£719.81

€825.92

CA$1,336.80

A$1,469.51

CHF 772.31

MX$17,845.26

NOK 9,634.37

SEK 9,127.89

DKK 6,164.05

About the Item

An antique or ancient Roman bronze element. This piece was an element of a vase or possibly handle to something larger. It has the head of a wolf or lion mounted on a curved handle supported by a section of braided ring. With a thick heavy patination that is straight to the bronze in some places. From the private collection of Lawrence Majewski, who was a former conservator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Simply a wonderful piece for the Wunderkammer or Curio Cabinet! Date: circa. 2nd-5th Century CE Overall Condition: It is in overall fair, as-pictured, used estate condition with some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Measurements: Length: ca. 66 mm Height: ca. 59 mm Width: ca. 16 mm Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.

Dimensions:

Height: 2.33 in (5.9 cm)Width: 0.63 in (1.6 cm)Depth: 2.6 in (6.6 cm)

Style:

Classical Roman (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Bronze

Place of Origin:

Europe

Period:

15th Century and Earlier

Date of Manufacture:

circa 400 CE

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. There are some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.

Seller Location:

Philadelphia, PA

Reference Number:

Seller: D/I INV1stDibs: LU1610224454752

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