Roman Bronze Horse Crossbow Brooch

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

1 3/8 in. (19 grams, 35 mm).

Bow brooch formed as a horse modelled in the round with halter to the neck, notched mane, punched pellet eyes; fore-legs forming the catch, rear legs with transverse bar and hinged pin beneath. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex David Miller, Hemel Hempstead, London, UK.
From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.

Literature

Cf. Hattatt, R., Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989, item 1644, for type.

CONDITION

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LOT 0991