Finely carved of orange banded agate in the shape of the mythological creature Aigipan, its front body of a ram and back body of a long fish with dolphin tail. AIGIPAN (or Aegipan) was one of the goat-footed gods known as Panes. When the gods fled from the monstrous giant Typhoeus and hid themselves in animal form, Aigipan assumed the form of a fish-tailed goat. Later he came to the aid of Zeus in his battle with Typhoeus, by stealing back his stolen sinews. As a reward the king of the gods placed him amongst the stars as the constellation Capricorn. The mother of Aigipan, Aix (the goat), was perhaps associated with the constellation Capra. Size: 2.7 cm L - 1 1/16 inch Material: Agate Culture: Roman, c. 1st-2nd Century A.D. Condition: Intact Provenance: The London art market, acquired by the previous owner in the 1990s. The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki. This item do not need an export licence within the EU. The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.