Catalog: Sold Items: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman (1)

Roman Bronze Lion Mask with Handle, ca. 2nd - 3rd Century. Circular mold with highly raised features. A ring adorns the top, gaping jaws, teeth bared and tongue protruding. Striated whiskers, prominent arched eyebrows, and thick shaggy mane. Excellent condition and on custom lucite stand. Mask is 6 1/2" diameter while stand is 11" high x 8 1/2" wide x 4" deep. Ex: Sotheby's New York. According to Alberti's Window, in an article dated 1918 the doorknocker has existed since ancient Greece...