A VERY FINE AND RARE ATTACHMENT IN THE FORM OF A LION’S HEAD
A rare small gilt copper head of an expressive lion with protruding ears, nose and eyes inset with green glass beads. A small eyelet jutting from its open mouth, exposing...
A rare small gilt copper head of an expressive lion with protruding ears, nose and eyes inset with green glass beads. A small eyelet jutting from its open mouth, exposing its sharp teeth. The mane of the head engraved to form delicate waves, the face with tiny indented dots.
Venice or Near East
Circa 1200
Height: 3cm
Width: 2.4cm