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LOT 1177

Iron Age Celtic Horse Bridle Cheek Piece with La Tène Ornament

1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.

3 5/8 in. (80 grams, 93 mm).

A bronze bridle fitting, circular in section with flattened centre and a rectangular slot to accept a strap; decorated along one face with reserved La Tène style comma-leaf swirls on recessed fields originally inlaid with red enamel, sinuous incised line connecting the cells at each end.

Provenance

Found UK.
From a English collection.
Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman.

Literature

Cf. similar item in the British Museum, London, under accession number 1846,0322.138.

Footnotes

Cheek pieces were attached to each end of a bridle bit; they have been found in princely burials along with other grave goods.

CONDITION

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LOT 1177

Iron Age Celtic Horse Bridle Cheek Piece with La Tène Ornament

Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,430

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