Ancient Roman Bronze Handle or Artifact. For Sale

An antique or ancient Roman bronze element.
This piece was an element of a vase or possibly handle to something larger.
It has the head of a wolf or lion mounted on a curved handle supported by a section of braided ring.
With a thick heavy patination that is straight to the bronze in some places.
From the private collection of Lawrence Majewski, who was a former conservator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Simply a wonderful piece for the Wunderkammer or Curio Cabinet!
Date:circa. 2nd-5th Century CE
Overall Condition:It is in overall fair, as-pictured, used estate condition with some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
Measurements:Length: ca. 66 mmHeight: ca. 59 mmWidth: ca. 16 mm
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