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Brooch, Zoomorphic Leopard, enameled, 2nd Cent AD

Copper alloy; 34mm/8.6gm

Con/ pin intact, missing tail and back legs, non-degraded enameling; cleaned and waxed.

Ref/ Hattatt 1196

Seller's Notes/ This lovely ancient Roman leopard brooch is rather scarce and perfect for zoomorphic fibulae collectors. Not seen in the photo is the leopard's face and growling expression; it's there, trust me. Despite the missing tail and hind legs it is the intact turquise blue enameling that makes this brooch so special! And who say's a leopard cannot change it's spots?