MAGNIFICENT PAIR OF ROMAN BRONZE LION-HEADED HANDLES Ca. AD 100 - 200. A pair of magnificent bronze handles in the form of a lion’s head in high relief set against a circular backplate. The mane is rendered in radiating, deeply incised strands framing a broad face with wide-set eyes, a broad nose, and a parted mouth gripping a thick, ribbed ring that passes through the jaws. For similar see: Sotheby's, Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art, 6 July 2021, Lot 189. Size: 190-205mm x 155-155mm; Weight: 2.36kg Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.