Description: Here we see a carnivorous male animal, probably a hound, squatting on its haunches and devouring a man; the creature may represent a Celtic wolf-god. Details such as the great mane that runs down the monster's spine and terminates in a long tail which curves round onto itself, are exceptionally well done for a bronze this size. The only really clear parallel is a figurine from Fouqueure (Charente) in the museum at Angouleme (Henig and Munby p386). Sits with tail curled around right haunch and over the back. Thick mane down back with central groove and wavy incisions to each side, also continues under the ears to the mouth. Large phallus. Fierce face, better modelled on the right side with eye and teeth. Powerful body.
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Image: Copyright: Trustees of the British Museum.