Roman Bronze Panther Attachment

Object Description

A Roman panther attachment cast from bronze featuring the animal in an attacking pose with, what looks like, another animal in its mouth while gripping on with its paws. The animal has been rendered naturalistically with its front paws outstretched and its head slightly bowed. This piece was most likely a handle attachment.

Date: Circa 1st – 3rd century AD

Object History

‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.

Object Condition

Fine condition, patination and encrustation to the surface.

Object Details