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Brooch, Zoomorphic, Hound, 2nd Cent AD
Copper alloy; 41mm/10.4gm
Con/ Missing pin & spring, tail and back paw, otherwise, about As Fabricated; glossy green patina with traces of original silvering, cleaned and waxed.
Ref/ Not listed in Hattatt
Seller's Notes/ This lovely ancient Roman hound (or wolf) brooch is rather scarce and not listed in Hattatt. Perfect for zoomorphic fibulae collectors!