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LOT 0640

Large Roman Bronze Military Mount

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

5 2/4 in. (69 grams, 14 cm wide).

Composed of a central domed boss and openwork volutes to the sides; for a sword belt or a chariot.

Provenance

Acquired 1960s-1990s.
Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.

Literature

Cf. for baldric elements Miks, C., Studien zur Romischen Schwertbewaffnung in der Kaiserzeit, I-II Banden, Rahden, 2007, I, fig.62 (openwork plate with heart-shaped terminal); Boube-Piccot, C., Les bronzes antiques de Maroc, III, Les chars et l’attelage, Rabat, 1980, nos.202 (Rabat), 631 (Tanger), for chariot elements.

CONDITION

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LOT 0640

Large Roman Bronze Military Mount

Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)

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