Or an Ibex, seems more likely in Europe.

> Hello Hannah,
>
> I would say it definitely looks like some sort of horned ruminant. Maybe
> some sort of mountain goat or in terms of the scale of the 'horns' this
> picture of scimitar oryx (scroll to about half way down) or something
> similar may be a possibility:
>
> http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/126048.aspx
>
> Is the pottery native or imported? I guess its origin may give clues as
> to the range of species that may be depicted?
>
>
> Cheers,
>
> Julia
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> On 28-Jul-16 9:34 AM, Dr Hannah Russ wrote:
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>> Dear all,
>>
>> I wondered if anyone could offer opinions on the identification of
>> this 'creature' depicted on a Roman pottery fragment recovered during
>> excavations at Saighton Camp near Chester?
>>
>> We initially thought insect, but have now considered some sort of
>> deer/antelope type animal.
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>> https://www.dropbox.com/s/fpqnjbo9va9p4ut/1178_STC14_IS-26_RF51_1024x.tif?dl=0
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>> Any suggestions and ideas welcome!
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>> With thanks and best wishes, Hannah
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