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Roman Bronze Lion’s Paw – 1st Century BC to 2nd Century AD – 34×21×32 mm – 41.9 g

A robust and finely cast bronze furniture fitting in the form of a lion’s paw, dating from the late Roman Republic to the early Imperial period. The clawed foot is powerfully modeled with pronounced digits and naturalistic curvature, terminating in a rounded socket designed to fit the base of a wooden furniture leg. Such fittings were commonly used on couches, chests, or ceremonial furniture, evoking strength and grandeur through zoomorphic symbolism.

The surface exhibits a deep olive patina with areas of smooth wear, attesting to its age and long burial. Despite minor abrasions, the contours remain crisp and the anatomical detailing of the paw is well preserved, offering a fine example of Roman utilitarian bronze craftsmanship fused with decorative sophistication.
	•	Material: Bronze
	•	Dimensions: 34 × 21 × 32 mm
	•	Weight: 41.9 g
	•	Date: 1st Century BC – 2nd Century AD
	•	Condition: Very well preserved. Minor surface wear and light smoothing at contact points; rich patina and detailing remain clear with no modern restoration.

An evocative fragment from the classical world, embodying the symbolic strength and artistic finesse of Roman bronze craftsmanship.

Provenance:
Acquired from an auction house in 2025. Previously part of a private collection in the 90’s in The Netherlands

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Lion leg. Ancient Rome Bronze Figure - 34 mm

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