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LOT 1163
Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
IRON AGE CELTIC 'PUBLISHED' BRONZE STRAP MOUNTED TERRET RING
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (29.1 grams, 50 mm).
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (29.1 grams, 50 mm).
The harness fitting comprised of an ovate loop and integral rectangular basal strap loop to the lower edge. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Found whilst searching with a metal detector near Coniston Cold, North Yorkshire, UK, circa 2018.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.YORYM-E60DC4.
PUBLISHED:
Leahy, Kevin and Lewis, Michael, Finds Identified, Essex, 2018, p.307.
FOOTNOTES:
Terret rings were used as rein guides on chariots. They were set in a line along the yoke and five terrets were usually used per chariot.
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