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CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
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A ROMAN BRONZE FULCRUM TERMINAL
CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
From the right hand end of the head board of a banqueting couch, klinai, the finial in the form of a Molossian hound protome, its head turned to the right, mouth open, tongue lolling, ears slightly forward, incised fur with thick tufts on head and neck, lower end of terminal with medallion bust of Cupid in high relief, looking to his left, wings emerging from shoulders, hair pulled into top-knot, berried garland around neck, the two joined by thick frame
11 in. (27.9 cm.) long
CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
From the right hand end of the head board of a banqueting couch, klinai, the finial in the form of a Molossian hound protome, its head turned to the right, mouth open, tongue lolling, ears slightly forward, incised fur with thick tufts on head and neck, lower end of terminal with medallion bust of Cupid in high relief, looking to his left, wings emerging from shoulders, hair pulled into top-knot, berried garland around neck, the two joined by thick frame
11 in. (27.9 cm.) long
Provenance
with Fortuna Fine Arts Ltd., Galerie für alte Kunst, Zurich, 1981.
with Royal-Athena Galleries, New York, 1992.
The Morven Collection of Ancient Art; Christie's, New York, 8 June 2004, lot 456.
with Royal-Athena Galleries, New York, 1992.
The Morven Collection of Ancient Art; Christie's, New York, 8 June 2004, lot 456.
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