Ave!

Applique, Lion, Zoomorphic, C. 1st-3rd Cent AD, Rare!

Copper alloy; 22mm X 19mm/26.8gm!

Con/ Ground-worn, otherwise, As Cast; green patina; cleaned and waxed.

Description/ A three dimensional image and carefully cast of a lion facing. Both eyes with pupils and muzzle snarling with open mouth. Lions mane about the entire circumference. Wow!

Seller's Note/ This adornment in the shape of a 3D roaring lion would have been attached to a cabinet, box, furniture or even a house-hold shrine. Either way, it's lovely and worthy of anyone's collection!