Roman Mauling Panther Statuette

1st century BC-1st century AD

A bronze figurine of a panther with hind legs spread and forelegs bent, paws with claws spread, mouth open; underside hollowed, silver studs to the flanks; old collector's accession number 'A1339' to the underside; mounted on a custom-made stand. 95 grams, 49mm including stand (2"). Condition
Very fine condition.

Provenance
Property of an English gentleman, acquired in 2017; formerly in the private collection of Seward Kennedy, London, UK.

Literature
Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 401 for type.