ROMAN BRONZE LION-SHAPED DOOR FITTING Ca. AD 1 - 200. A bronze door fitting in the form of a lion’s head. The round backplate is cast in high relief with a detailed mane radiating from the head and pierced with four holes for attachment. The open mouth holds a thick bronze ring with ridged outer edges, suspended through two openings at the base of the snout. For similar see: Sotheby's, Ancient sculptures and Works of Art 5 July 2022, Lot. 181. Size: 190mm x 150mm; Weight: 1.1kg Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the US art market; Ex. Paul S. Forbes collection, Maryland, acquired 1970s - 1980s, acquired in Culpeper, VA. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.