A Roman bronze handle in the form of a lion's head, with incised facial details and pelt, surrounded by a vine trail, the ring hung in open mouth, remains of three pins for attachment, mounted -- 5¾in. (14.4cm.) across max., circa 2nd Century A.D.

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A Roman bronze handle in the form of a lion's head, with incised facial details and pelt, surrounded by a vine trail, the ring hung in open mouth, remains of three pins for attachment, mounted -- 5¾in. (14.4cm.) across max., circa 2nd Century A.D.

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