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Head of a Panther

Head of a Panther

Roman

Marble head of a panther carved with extensive use of the drill to indicate the eyes, nose, whiskers, muzzle, and mouth. Ears are battered and show little detail. Broken at the neck where several fragments were then reattached. Drill hole beneath for mounting. There is much iron staining on break across bottom of neck.

Marble

Roman Imperial period

Sculpture