Roman - Bronze Lioness Mount > Lot No. 528

Description:
Circa 2nd century AD. Hollow cast lioness mount, standing on a flat integral base, with caricature snarling features, supporting a human mask of a barbarian male wearing a Phrygian cap.

Measurements:
65mm wide.

Condition:
Very fine with slight loss to the edges of the human face.

Provenance:
Old English collection.

Export licence:
No

Estimate: £350 - 500 (EUR 420 - 600; USD 550 - 790)

Auction date: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £320