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COLEM:JOS.1078

Colchester Collections

figurine, chariot fitting

This Roman bronze figurine of a panther has its front paws on a shield bearing the head of Jupiter Ammon - a god with origins in Libya but who was eventually worshipped across north Africa. 'Panther' is another name for a leopard, which were popular in the beast fights at Roman games.

Roman

length: 7.40 cm
height: 5.70 cm