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LOT 0869
Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
ROMAN BRONZE HORSE BROOCH
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 in. (9.98 grams, 41 mm).
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 in. (9.98 grams, 41 mm).
Bow-brooch with hinged pin and fusiform headplate, the bow formed as the body of a horse with spur forming the arched neck and head, catch for the forelegs. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Hattatt, R., Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989, item 1644, for type.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
