LOT 0768 Roman Lion Head Phalera
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2nd-4th century AD. A bronze hollow phalera or mount formed as a lion's head, snarling, with detailing to the mane and head; piercing at the top to the reverse. See Leahy, K. & Lewis, M., Finds Identified, Greenlight Publishing, 2018, p.153, for a the type of similar mounts for Triclinium.47.6 grams, 39mm (1 1/2"). From a private Buckinghamshire, UK, collection; acquired before 2000. Hollow mounts in shapes of Bacchus, panther, lions - among the others - would have been very appropriate in a Roman dining room or triclinium. The love for good food and wine brought the Romans to adorn their dining beds with symbols linked to Dionysus or Bacchus. Dionysus was also known as Bromios (??????? = Roaring ) as of the wind, primarily relating to the central death and resurrection element of the myth, but also the god's transformations into lion and bull, the boisterousness of those who drink alcohol. Mounts like these were applicated to the corners of the beds or covered the joint points. [No Reserve]
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