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LOT 254646
Roman Bronze Military Horse Harness Pendant Group
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 - 2 1/2 in. (37 grams total, 41-65 mm).
Including ivy-lead and other types, one with attachment strap. [3, No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
Literature
Cf. similar horse harness pendants Rabeisen, E., ‘La production d’equipment de cavalerie au 1er s. après J.C. a Alesia (Alise-Sainte-Reine, Cote-d’Or, France) in Journal of Roman Military Equipment Studies, Volume I, 1990, pp.73-98, fig.3a, fig.8 no.3.
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LOT 254646
Roman Bronze Military Horse Harness Pendant Group
Estimate £60 - 80€70 - 93 (for guidance only)$81 - 108 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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