Subasta Bidspirit | Roman protome terminal in shape

Roman protome terminal in shape of a panther - ITEM: Protome terminal in shape of a panther MATERIAL: Bronze CULTURE: Roman PERIOD: 1st - 3rd Century A.D DIMENSIONS: 33 mm x 24 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex German private collection, acquired between 1980 - 1990 Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export Licence. If you are from outside the European Union, we will have to apply for the export licence again for your country, this takes 4 to 6 weeks and has a cost of 5% of the amount of the sale, this amount will be added to the final invoice. Terminals served various purposes in Roman society, ranging from decorative elements to functional markers of boundaries or architectural features. Depicting a panther in bronze would have required considerable skill and attention to detail, showcasing the mastery of Roman metalworkers. The choice of a panther as the subject of such a terminal holds symbolic significance. In Roman mythology and culture, the panther was often associated with strength, agility, and ferocity. By incorporating this imagery into a bronze terminal, the artist would have imbued it with these qualities, perhaps intending to evoke a sense of power or protection. Additionally, the panther's association with Dionysus or Bacchus, as mentioned earlier, could add layers of meaning, linking the terminal to concepts of revelry, ecstasy, or the untamed aspects of nature.