Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze Lion-Shaped Appliqué 1st to 3rd Century AD (No reserve price)

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Antigua Roma, Imperio bronze Lion-Shaped Appliqué from the 1st–3rd century AD, measuring 3.7 × 2.8 cm and weighing 13.93 g, with lower perforations for attachment.

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Roman Empire Bronze Lion-Shaped Appliqué – 1st to 3rd Century AD

A bronze appliqué depicting a standing lion in a simplified, robust form. Deep diagonal grooves mark the mane, and the long tail curves away from the body. Both lower projections are pierced, indicating that the figure could be fastened to another object. Dark surface patination contrasts with lighter wear along the mane, legs and edges of the openings.

Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 3.7 x 2.8 cm
Weight: 13.93 gr

Provenance: Adquired in Germany from an auction house in 2026.

We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years. A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email.
This item has been legally acquired under European Law.

Roman Empire Bronze Lion-Shaped Appliqué – 1st to 3rd Century AD

A bronze appliqué depicting a standing lion in a simplified, robust form. Deep diagonal grooves mark the mane, and the long tail curves away from the body. Both lower projections are pierced, indicating that the figure could be fastened to another object. Dark surface patination contrasts with lighter wear along the mane, legs and edges of the openings.

Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 3.7 x 2.8 cm
Weight: 13.93 gr

Provenance: Adquired in Germany from an auction house in 2026.

We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years. A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email.
This item has been legally acquired under European Law.

Details

Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
1st to 3rd Century AD
Name of object
Lion-Shaped Appliqué 1st to 3rd Century AD
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Very good +
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
The NetherlandsVerified
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Objects sold
100%
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