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Roman Silver Handle with Panther. 4th-5th century AD. A silver jug handle formed as the foreparts of a panther, resting with forelegs extended and head erect with mouth open and tongue extended; behind, developing to a flat-section acanthus-leaf handle with curled thumb-pad, transverse ribbed collar; splayed leaf finial.Cf. Feachem, R.W., The Fortifications on Traprain Law, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 89, 1955-6.110 grams, 11.8cm (4 1/2"). From the collection of a Surrey gentleman; acquired 1970-1980.A panther modelled in the round formed part of the Traprain Law treasure hoard.
londres, Vereinigtes Königreich
