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Ancient Roman Bronze Handle or Artifact

$950
£728.06
€836.78
CA$1,334.32
A$1,493.35
CHF 781.72
MX$18,141.52
NOK 9,925.81
SEK 9,366.70
DKK 6,243.83

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:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • 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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