

A ROMAN BRONZE HEAD DOOR HANDLE.
2nd-3rd century A.D.
Diam. 12 cm
Provenance
Ex Cahn Auktion (5/94 (2))
Swiss private collection of Baron O.C.V.L (1937-2022)
The handle mount depicts the head of a fierce lion with bare fangs, a wide snout, almond-shaped eyes with delineated pupils, all surrounded by a radiating mane. A ring handle would have been suspended the lion's mouth,
Watch:
Starting price:
CHF 400
CHF
B.P.: 25.00%
Closing on: 2025-06-11 13:00:00 Roma time