Here depicted we see Cupid, the god of Love, riding a ‘biga’ – a chariot drawn by two animals – which is being pulled by a lion and a goat

Cupid is often pictured conquering a lion – the mighty animal that symbolises strength and power. The horned goat, with its capricious character, is associated with lust and untamed passions in mythology. This seal therefore shows Cupid taming several aspects of male behaviour