A Roman bronze patera handle

A Roman bronze patera handle, c. 1st - 3rd Century AD, the terminal in the form of a canine head. L: 4 3/4 in (12 cm). Thick mottled patination and nicely preserved. Ex East Essex, UK private collection.
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