Object Description
An Ancient Roman T-shaped bronze strap handle with a crescent rim and curved, volute shank. The shank extends into a thumb-pad featuring the depiction of Cupid. The Roman god of love is here portrayed nude, with his wings upraised, in contrapposto pose, standing on his advanced foot and facing right. He is shown holding on his left hand a theatre mask, while his right hand rests on his hip. The bronze displays a beautiful olive-green patina to the surface. This handle most likely came from a wine flask.
Period: Circa 1st-3rd Century AD