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1070 - Roman Bronze Vessel Handle with Silver Inlaid Face. 1st century A.D. Swept in profile comprising a horizontal crescentic panel to attach to the rim, with inlaid silver detailing, recurved cobra-shaped thumb pad, raised serpent to the outer face of the tapering handle, finial a mask of Bacchus or Pan, facing with volute scrolls to the brow and thick splayed beard; silver diadem. Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, accession number 74.51.5463, for similar. Exhibited at the Harwich Museum, Harwich, Essex, UK, 7th October 2026-9th December 2026; accompanied by a copy of a photograph of the artefacts on display. 118 grams, 14.4 cm (5 5/8 in.). (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)
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Roman Bronze Vessel Handle with Silver Inlaid Face. 1st century A.D. Swept in profile comprising a horizontal crescentic panel to attach to the rim, with inlaid silver detailing, recurved cobra-shaped thumb pad, raised serpent to the outer face of the tapering handle, finial a mask of Bacchus or Pan, facing with volute scrolls to the brow and thick splayed beard; silver diadem. Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, accession number 74.51.5463, for similar. Exhibited at the Harwich Museum, Harwich, Essex, UK, 7th October 2026-9th December 2026; accompanied by a copy of a photograph of the artefacts on display. 118 grams, 14.4 cm (5 5/8 in.). (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.) Private collection. with Christie's, London, 11 June 1997, no.97 (part). with Bonhams, 13 April 2000, no.198. Private collection, Europe. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.
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