Lot Essay
PUBLISHED:
Animals, 1981, I, nos. 175 and 38 respectively.
Animals, 1981, I, nos. 175 and 38 respectively.
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CIRCA 5TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.
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A LATE ROMAN/EARLY BYZANTINE BRONZE SEATED PANTHER
CIRCA 5TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.
With raised right forepaw and tail curled around left flank, pierced spout within open jaw, mounted; and a Thracian(?) bronze lion applique, in profile facing right, with lifted foreleg, possibly a horse bridle attachment, mounted, 3rd Century B.C.
3¼ in. (8.3 cm.) high and 1 5/8 in. (4.3 cm.) long respectively (2)
CIRCA 5TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.
With raised right forepaw and tail curled around left flank, pierced spout within open jaw, mounted; and a Thracian(?) bronze lion applique, in profile facing right, with lifted foreleg, possibly a horse bridle attachment, mounted, 3rd Century B.C.
3¼ in. (8.3 cm.) high and 1 5/8 in. (4.3 cm.) long respectively (2)
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