Ancient Roman Bronze Lion Mask Applique
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Ancient Roman bronze Lion Mask Applique, c. 2nd–3rd century A.D., 9.6 cm diameter, intact and in excellent condition, provenance British private collection (ex-Astarte Gallery, London), acquired 2019, comes with Certificate of Authenticity.
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Description from the seller
Facing head of a lion with strong features, gazing straight, wavy mane surrounding the head, holding a bronze ring in the mouth. Probably from a door or a large chest.
Size: 9.6 cm D - 3 3/4 inches
Material: Bronze
Culture: Roman, c. 2nd - 3rd Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: British private collection, acquired in the 1980s from Astarte gallery London.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Facing head of a lion with strong features, gazing straight, wavy mane surrounding the head, holding a bronze ring in the mouth. Probably from a door or a large chest.
Size: 9.6 cm D - 3 3/4 inches
Material: Bronze
Culture: Roman, c. 2nd - 3rd Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: British private collection, acquired in the 1980s from Astarte gallery London.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
Roman, c. 2nd - 3rd Century A.D.
Name of object
Lion Mask Applique
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2019
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
