Roman Silver Spoon with Lion-Head Handle
Roman Silver Spoon with Lion-Head Handle
2nd-4th century A.D. Comprising a shallow violin-shaped bowl, swan neck bolster, square-section stem with baluster and collars, swept curve; the final formed as a lion's head with pricked ears, pellet eyes and mouth open revealing teeth. Cf. Riha, E. & Stern, W.B., Die Römischen Löffel aus Augst und Kaiseraugst, Basel, 1982, items 218-221, for type. 21.1 grams, 13.3 cm (5 1/4 in.).
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Roman Silver Spoon with Lion-Head Handle
2nd-4th century A.D. Comprising a shallow violin-shaped bowl, swan neck bolster, square-section stem with baluster and collars, swept curve; the final formed as a lion's head with pricked ears, pellet eyes and mouth open revealing teeth. Cf. Riha, E. & Stern, W.B., Die Römischen Löffel aus Augst und Kaiseraugst, Basel, 1982, items 218-221, for type. 21.1 grams, 13.3 cm (5 1/4 in.).
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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