Sale: CNG 75, Lot: 1512. Estimate $300.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 23 May 2007.  Sold For $375. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ROMAN. Imperial. Bronze Protome of Panther. 2nd-3rd century AD. Hollow-cast head of panther with open mouth and raised ears joined by suspension loop; originally attached to vessel with loop supporting handle. Length 62mm. Choice condition with dark green patina. An expressive portrait which may have a vessel used in the Dionysiac rites.