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Ancient Art
Public domain

Lion’s head handle

2nd–3rd century A.D.

Bronze

10.16 × 16.19 cm (4 × 6 3/8 in.)
outer diameter: 7.62 cm (3 in.)
The Whiting Palestinian Collection
1912.1015
Status: 
By appointment, Wurtele Study Center
Culture: 
Roman
Period: 
Roman
Classification: 
Sculpture
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