111 - PAIR OF LION-HEADED HANDLES

PAIR OF LION-HEADED HANDLES Bronze with a green patina Diameter: 11 cm; Length: 14.5 cm Roman art, 2nd century A.D. Each handle consists of a disc of embossed and chiseled sheet metal decorated with a lion’s head viewed from the front. The mane is rendered with incised strands radiating from a central parting, and the fur on the muzzle is finely dotted. The openwork muzzle holds a movable, fluted ring. Traces of iron oxide around the rim indicate the original attachment points for nails. Provenance Former Magloire Collection. Ader Auction, Paris, June 28, 2022, lot 126. A pair of Roman bronze lion-head handles Each handle consists of a repoussé and chased bronze disc decorated with a frontal lion’s head. The mane is rendered by incised locks radiating from a central parting, and the muzzle is finely punched. The pierced mouth holds a molded swing ring. Traces of iron corrosion around the edges mark the original nail fixing points. A Roman bronze pair of door handles with lion heads. 2nd century A.D.