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Roman bronze handle in the form of lion’s head

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Roman door handle in the shape of a lion's head
Roman bronze handle in the form of lion's head

Roman bronze handle, dated back to II-III century CE. In the form of the face of a lion cast in high relief, holding a ring in the gaping jaws, with protruding tongue, incised whiskers and fur, and radiating mane.