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Silver tigress from the Hoxne hoard, Roman Britain, buried in the 5th century. This statuette of a prancing tigress was intended as one of a pair of handles for a large silver amphora or vase. The figure is a solid casting with stripes inlaid in niello to create a black contrast with the silver background. L. 15.9 cm. Inv. PY 1994,0408.30
Location
British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART194640
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
4510px × 3875px
Photo Credit
© The Trustees of the British Museum / Art Resource, NY
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5th century CE
Handle, Vessel
Hoxne Hoard Treasure, Suffolk, Great Britain
Niello
Silver
Tiger