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CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
Details
A ROMAN BRONZE HANDLE
CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
Terminating below in the form of a head of Medusa, wings emerging from her hair, a snake head on either side with the tails knotted on top of her head and below her chin, the upper terminal in the form of a man's head, wearing a Phrygian cap
8 in. (20 cm.) high
CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
Terminating below in the form of a head of Medusa, wings emerging from her hair, a snake head on either side with the tails knotted on top of her head and below her chin, the upper terminal in the form of a man's head, wearing a Phrygian cap
8 in. (20 cm.) high
Provenance
Acquired prior to 1976.
Special notice
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