Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze Lion's head - 26 mm (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 330 - € 400
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Bronze head of a lion, an Imperial Roman decorative applique likely used as a furniture terminal dating to the 1st–3rd century AD, in good condition with measurements 26 × 25 × 23 mm, authentic/original, acquired from Spain in 1960.
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Description from the seller
Small appliqué or zoomorphic bronze terminal depicting a lion's head. Imperial Roman era, probably 1st–3rd centuries AD.
The broad rear part makes me think it was not an isolated statuette, but an element that finished or decorated another object: furniture, chest, box, vehicle or some wooden accessory. That use is perfectly documented for Roman zoomorphic terminals; there are even museum examples specifically identified as furniture terminals with bear heads.
Roman bronze appliqué/terminal in the form of a bear's head. Roman Empire, ca. 1st–3rd centuries AD. Cast bronze with details of the fur and facial features realized by incision. Head with strong frontal modeling, prominent snout and lateral ears. 23 × 25 × 23 mm. Probably ornamental element of furniture or equipment.
Small appliqué or zoomorphic bronze terminal depicting a lion's head. Imperial Roman era, probably 1st–3rd centuries AD.
The broad rear part makes me think it was not an isolated statuette, but an element that finished or decorated another object: furniture, chest, box, vehicle or some wooden accessory. That use is perfectly documented for Roman zoomorphic terminals; there are even museum examples specifically identified as furniture terminals with bear heads.
Roman bronze appliqué/terminal in the form of a bear's head. Roman Empire, ca. 1st–3rd centuries AD. Cast bronze with details of the fur and facial features realized by incision. Head with strong frontal modeling, prominent snout and lateral ears. 23 × 25 × 23 mm. Probably ornamental element of furniture or equipment.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
1st - 3rd Century A.D
Name of object
Lion's head
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1960
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
26 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
Width
25 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
Depth
23 mm
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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