ANCIENT ROMAN BRONZE BRACELET

Fabulous oval bracelet featuring two facing panthers

Size - 6x5 cm

Weight - 27.38 Grams

In the Ancient Greek and Roman mythologies and cultures, panthers were considered to be the faithful companions of the wine god Dionysus, or his Roman counterpart Bacchus. The panthers were sacred to the god, who is often depicted riding them on sculptures, mosaics and wall paintings

Age: 200-400 AD

Provenance: Previously in the collection of an American gentleman based in London, formed prior to 2000.