Ancient Roman Bronze Lion figure – 29 mm

"Ancient Roman Bronze Lion FigureCulture / Period: Ancient RomanDate / Period: 1st–2nd century A.D.Material: BronzeDimensions: 29 mmCondition: Good conditionNo shipping outside theopean Union. Due to complex export regulations concerning cultural goods, this item cannot be shipped outside the EU. Please ensure you have a delivery address within theopean Union before placing a bid.Provenance information:Object Registration ID: 972The current owner (S.N.J. S.) purchased the lion figure from B.N. in Schiedam, The Netherlands.The previous owner, B.N. from Schiedam, did not provide information concerning when the object entered his collection.According to the previous owner, the object had previously been in a private collection in The Netherlands. The date on which it entered that collection is unknown.No further information concerning the earlier ownership history of the object was available from the previous owner.Background Information:This small Roman bronze represents a stylised lion in profile, recognisable by its elongated body, prominent head and mane, and curved tail. Two perforated terminals extend beneath the body. These openings indicate that the figure was probably intended to be attached to, suspended from, or incorporated into a larger object rather than functioning as a free-standing statuette. Without its original archaeological context, its precise practical function cannot be determined.Animal-shaped bronze fittings... lees verder bij Catawiki