Roman stone table (cartibulum), in the form of a single support, in the shape of a panther. The object was discovered at Pompeii; it is in the British Museum.
Such artifacts were found in Roman homes, especially in the atrium, or the ceremonial room that guests admired. Cartibulum was mainly used to display vessels, statues, or other valuable items. It was a symbol of the status and wealth of the owner of the house.
