07-08-2016, 04:16 PM
Sammy G, you're on fire 
Another great find. I think you are right about the goat representing a wild one, given its rough coat. There is just no way that this is a coincidence.
This is another indication to posit a Carolingian stage in the roundels imagery, since they copied from mosaics all around the mediterranean.
One weird thing is that the goat's beard wasn't copied. Also the neck is more slender. Maybe a female goat in the same style?
Another great find. I think you are right about the goat representing a wild one, given its rough coat. There is just no way that this is a coincidence. This is another indication to posit a Carolingian stage in the roundels imagery, since they copied from mosaics all around the mediterranean.
One weird thing is that the goat's beard wasn't copied. Also the neck is more slender. Maybe a female goat in the same style?