ROMAN SILVER FIGURINE OF WOLF

Ca. AD 100 - 300. A silver figurine of a wolf, produced using the lost-wax technique. The figurine depicts the wolf in a standing position on a rectangular base. Great attention has been given to the animal's fur, created through engraved lines that cover its slim physique. The head is topped with a pair of rounded ears, and the expressive face includes circular eyes, a prominent snout, and a slightly open mouth. Size: 21mm x 14mm; Weight: 7g Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Belgian art market in the 1990s.