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LOT 0920
Roman Bronze Horse Plate Brooch
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 in. (12.7 grams, 42 mm).
Formed as a caparisoned horse with curved neck and legs, punched detailing on the saddle and neck halter, and three pierced lugs on the reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s.
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