Roman Bronze Items - Grotesque, Putto, Griffin, Male

**Originally Listed At $650**

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. An attractive ensemble of metal objects from the Roman empire: a bronze handle, a leaded bronze base of a handle, a bronze foot of an animal, a leaded brass pin, and a brass maskette. First, the bronze handle presents a swooping, arched form with abstract designs throughout and the open-mouthed head of a grotesque at the base. Next, the leaded bronze handle base displays a vertical mid-rib that travels down the body and terminates at the head of a putto with a striated coiffure. Third, the bronze zoomorphic foot is likely that of a griffin, showing the lower half of a bowed leg and muscular toes with sharp talons. Alternatively, the leaded brass pin features the head of a male with a top bun, indicating that it is likely intended as Apollo. A cylindrical tang extends from the verso. Last, the maskette exhibits in the form of a youthful visage wearing a Phrygian cap. Size of largest: 5.1" L x 1.3" W (13 cm x 3.3 cm)

Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection; ex-Arts du Monde, new York, New York, USA, before 2000

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#130930
Condition Report: Base of handle and animal foot are fragments of larger pieces. Losses to peripheries of handle and handle base. Loss of setting to pin. Modern patina applied to handle and animal foot. All have light surface wear with abrasions and softening of detail, as shown. Otherwise, maskette is intact and all are nice with great patina.