Roman Bronze Zoomorphic Vessel Leg

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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. A beautiful, bronze, zoomorphic leg for a vessel, finely cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) process. The animal head at the top represents a lion; take note of its a marvelous visage with large eyes, a prominent snout, round ears, and a roaring mouth. The body of the leg curves outward and resolves in the wild feline's foot which is placed atop an orb. This imagery brings to mind the Albani lion (1st century Rome) in the collection of the Louvre (inventory number Ma 1355) which was possibly inspired by a Greek statue and in turn likely inspired the famous Medici lions (one being Roman, 2nd century CE and the pendant created in 1598). Size: 0.95" W x 2.6" H (2.4 cm x 6.6 cm)

Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection; ex-The Time Machine, Mark Reid collection, Orlando, Florida, USA

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#156528
Condition Report: Very fine condition with nicely preserved form and detail. A rich patina has developed over the ages.