Ca.100-300 AD 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. His youthful head in profile. The figure has incredibly delicate features, such as finely coiffured hair and chubby cheeks, which are attributes characteristic of Cupid. The reverse is hollow with a rivet for attachments This handle most likely came from a wine flask. Size: L:190mm / W:95mm ; 24g Provenance: Private London collection; formerly in a Swiss family collection, acquired in the 1980s and 1990s.