Lot 0895

Large Roman Bronze Lion-Headed Iron Key

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1st-4th century A.D. Iron shank with perpendicular wards, square-section bronze handle with incised geometric ornament, lion-head finial with open mouth to accept a suspension ring. 125 grams, 86 mm (3 3/8 in.).

Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.