Head of a Panther, 2nd century

Head of a Panther

2nd century · Head

Can I see it?

Unknown

Where is “Head of a Panther” now? Collection: Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Unknown.

Victoria and Albert Museum

London, United Kingdom

The owner is known; whether it is on view today is not.

In this state since
Source
The museum

About the sculpture

This head of a panther is carved from porphyry and was perhaps made in the 2nd century. It may have served as a support for a table or other luxurious showpiece.

Victoria and Albert Museum

Details

Accession number
A.6-1950

What it shows

In the catalog

Sources

On view at Victoria and Albert Museum

Museum page

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