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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.
ProvenanceFound UK.
From a English collection.
Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman.
Cf. similar item in the British Museum, London, under accession number 1846,0322.138.
FootnotesCheek pieces were attached to each end of a bridle bit; they have been found in princely burials along with other grave goods.
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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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