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Miscellaneous : Pair of Roman Bronze Lion Mask Handles
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Pair of Roman Bronze Lion Mask Handles - FZ.320
Origin: Mt. Zion, Jerusalem, Israel
Circa: 100
AD
to 300
AD
Collection: Classical
Medium: Bronze
$6,000.00
Location: United States
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The fierce leonine heads of this magnificent pair
were perhaps originally attached to a wooden
chest or sarcophagus. The box has vanished with
the ages, but the lions continue to take their
guard duties seriously, with glaring eyes,
furrowed brows, and bared teeth. Time has in no
way diminished their standing as kings among
lesser beasts. We are still in awe of their proud,
classical beauty.
- (FZ.320)
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