Ancient Roman Bronze Lion Door Handle 11,50 cm.
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Ancient Roman bronze lion mask door handle, 11.50 cm in diameter, dating to the 2nd century A.D., in good condition, with provenance from a private collection in the Netherlands and acquired at a French auction in 2026; includes an authenticity certificate and an export license in process, shipped with insurance.
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Description from the seller
A cast bronze door handle formed as a lion mask within a circular frame; the mask stern with prominent brow and eyes, detailed mane framing the face; the sides of the mouth pierced to accept a substantial bronze ring ; the frame with raised annular border and three attachment holes with iron nails. Open Ring.
Dimensions: 11,50 cm.
Condition: Surface wear but good condition
Provenance: French auction house. Formerly Mr. D. private collection ( Paris ). Acquired in 2/10/2022 to Ancient Arts Gallery. The Netherlands
Important: Due to summer holiday season, our gallery will be closed in august so this item will be delivered in september.
Notes:
- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece will include spanish export license. ( in process: from 2 to 4 weeks )
- If the piece goes outside the European Union a new export license will be requested by the seller, this process can take between 2 and 4 weeks. .
- Shipped with Insurance.
A cast bronze door handle formed as a lion mask within a circular frame; the mask stern with prominent brow and eyes, detailed mane framing the face; the sides of the mouth pierced to accept a substantial bronze ring ; the frame with raised annular border and three attachment holes with iron nails. Open Ring.
Dimensions: 11,50 cm.
Condition: Surface wear but good condition
Provenance: French auction house. Formerly Mr. D. private collection ( Paris ). Acquired in 2/10/2022 to Ancient Arts Gallery. The Netherlands
Important: Due to summer holiday season, our gallery will be closed in august so this item will be delivered in september.
Notes:
- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece will include spanish export license. ( in process: from 2 to 4 weeks )
- If the piece goes outside the European Union a new export license will be requested by the seller, this process can take between 2 and 4 weeks. .
- Shipped with Insurance.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
2nd Century A.D.
Name of object
11,50 cm.
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze Lion Door Handle
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2022
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
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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.
