Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze Lion's head - 23 mm (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Roman bronze appliqué/terminal in the form of a lion head from the Imperial Roman period (1st–3rd century AD), likely used as a decorative furniture or fittings terminal; measures 23 × 23 × 19 mm; authentic/original and in good condition.
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Small zoomorphic bronze appliqué or terminal representing a lion head. Imperial Roman era, probably 1st–3rd centuries AD.
The broad posterior part makes me think it was not a standalone figurine, but an element that capped or decorated another object: furniture, a chest, a box, a vehicle, or some wooden accessory. This use is perfectly documented for Roman zoomorphic terminals; there are even museum examples specifically identified as furniture terminals with bear heads.
Appliqué/terminal Roman bronze in the form of a bear head. Roman Empire, ca. 1st–3rd centuries AD. Cast bronze with details of the fur and facial features cut by incision. Head with strong frontal modeling, prominent snout, and lateral ears. 23 × 23 × 19 mm. Probably ornamental element of furniture or equipment.
Small zoomorphic bronze appliqué or terminal representing a lion head. Imperial Roman era, probably 1st–3rd centuries AD.
The broad posterior part makes me think it was not a standalone figurine, but an element that capped or decorated another object: furniture, a chest, a box, a vehicle, or some wooden accessory. This use is perfectly documented for Roman zoomorphic terminals; there are even museum examples specifically identified as furniture terminals with bear heads.
Appliqué/terminal Roman bronze in the form of a bear head. Roman Empire, ca. 1st–3rd centuries AD. Cast bronze with details of the fur and facial features cut by incision. Head with strong frontal modeling, prominent snout, and lateral ears. 23 × 23 × 19 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
23 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
Width
23 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
Depth
19 mm
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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